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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.04, 11,047.95 and 4,648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.04, 11,047.95 and 4,648.59 is: 6,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.04 : 11,047.95 = 4,648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.04/11,047.95 = 4,648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.04x = 11,047.95 × 4,648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.04x = 51,357,389.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,357,389.89/8,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.83

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