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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.51, 11,072.46 and 4,486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.51, 11,072.46 and 4,486.78 is: 6,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.51 : 11,072.46 = 4,486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.51/11,072.46 = 4,486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.51x = 11,072.46 × 4,486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.51x = 49,679,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,692.08/8,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.77

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