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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.44, 11,072.34 and 4,486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.44, 11,072.34 and 4,486.71 is: 6,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.44 : 11,072.34 = 4,486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.44/11,072.34 = 4,486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.44x = 11,072.34 × 4,486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.44x = 49,678,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,378.60/8,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.66

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