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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.87, 11,158.20 and 4,729.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.87, 11,158.20 and 4,729.03 is: 6,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.87 : 11,158.20 = 4,729.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.87/11,158.20 = 4,729.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.87x = 11,158.20 × 4,729.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.87x = 52,767,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767,462.55/8,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.08

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