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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.98, 11,205.32 and 4,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,118.98, 11,205.32 and 4,762.88 is: 6,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,118.98 : 11,205.32 = 4,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,118.98/11,205.32 = 4,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,118.98x = 11,205.32 × 4,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,118.98x = 53,369,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369,514.68/8,118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.43

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