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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.28, 11,047.62 and 4,648.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.28, 11,047.62 and 4,648.04 is: 6,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.28 : 11,047.62 = 4,648.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.28/11,047.62 = 4,648.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.28x = 11,047.62 × 4,648.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.28x = 51,349,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349,779.66/8,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.49

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