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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.63, 11,049.12 and 4,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.63, 11,049.12 and 4,651.38 is: 6,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.63 : 11,049.12 = 4,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.63/11,049.12 = 4,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.63x = 11,049.12 × 4,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.63x = 51,393,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,393,655.79/8,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.89

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