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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.33, 11,082.60 and 4,843.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.33, 11,082.60 and 4,843.98 is: 6,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.33 : 11,082.60 = 4,843.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.33/11,082.60 = 4,843.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.33x = 11,082.60 × 4,843.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.33x = 53,683,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,683,892.75/8,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,684.31

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