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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.07, 11,329.35 and 4,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.07, 11,329.35 and 4,852.97 is: 6,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.07 : 11,329.35 = 4,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.07/11,329.35 = 4,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.07x = 11,329.35 × 4,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.07x = 54,980,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,980,995.67/8,209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.59

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