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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.34, 11,083.28 and 4,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.34, 11,083.28 and 4,494.55 is: 6,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.34 : 11,083.28 = 4,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.34/11,083.28 = 4,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.34x = 11,083.28 × 4,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.34x = 49,814,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,814,356.12/8,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.50

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