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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.04, 11,217.08 and 4,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.04, 11,217.08 and 4,771 is: 6,584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.04 : 11,217.08 = 4,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.04/11,217.08 = 4,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.04x = 11,217.08 × 4,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.04x = 53,516,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,516,688.68/8,128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,584.21

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