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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.76, 11,072.52 and 4,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.76, 11,072.52 and 4,486.96 is: 6,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.76 : 11,072.52 = 4,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.76/11,072.52 = 4,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.76x = 11,072.52 × 4,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.76x = 49,681,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681,954.34/8,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.85

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