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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.42, 11,083.28 and 4,494.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.42, 11,083.28 and 4,494.66 is: 6,202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.42 : 11,083.28 = 4,494.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.42/11,083.28 = 4,494.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.42x = 11,083.28 × 4,494.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.42x = 49,815,536.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,815,536.53/8,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.58

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