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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.83, 11,046.71 and 4,649.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.83, 11,046.71 and 4,649.61 is: 6,416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.83 : 11,046.71 = 4,649.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.83/11,046.71 = 4,649.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.83x = 11,046.71 × 4,649.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.83x = 51,362,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362,870.04/8,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.48

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