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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.26, 11,083.15 and 4,494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.26, 11,083.15 and 4,494.54 is: 6,202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.26 : 11,083.15 = 4,494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.26/11,083.15 = 4,494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.26x = 11,083.15 × 4,494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.26x = 49,813,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813,661.00/8,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.47

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