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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.18, 11,082.80 and 4,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.18, 11,082.80 and 4,446.29 is: 6,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.18 : 11,082.80 = 4,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.18/11,082.80 = 4,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.18x = 11,082.80 × 4,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.18x = 49,277,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,277,342.81/8,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.75

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