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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.98, 11,047.18 and 4,648.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.98, 11,047.18 and 4,648.76 is: 6,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.98 : 11,047.18 = 4,648.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.98/11,047.18 = 4,648.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.98x = 11,047.18 × 4,648.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.98x = 51,355,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,355,688.50/8,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.67

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