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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.17, 11,072.39 and 4,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.17, 11,072.39 and 4,837.48 is: 6,675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.17 : 11,072.39 = 4,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.17/11,072.39 = 4,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.17x = 11,072.39 × 4,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.17x = 53,562,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562,465.18/8,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.97

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