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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.67, 11,143.71 and 4,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.67, 11,143.71 and 4,889.70 is: 6,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.67 : 11,143.71 = 4,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.67/11,143.71 = 4,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.67x = 11,143.71 × 4,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.67x = 54,489,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489,398.79/8,078.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.85

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