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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.65, 11,072.69 and 4,486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.65, 11,072.69 and 4,486.92 is: 6,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.65 : 11,072.69 = 4,486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.65/11,072.69 = 4,486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.65x = 11,072.69 × 4,486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.65x = 49,682,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682,274.21/8,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.98

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