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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.49, 11,084.62 and 4,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.49, 11,084.62 and 4,627.84 is: 6,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.49 : 11,084.62 = 4,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.49/11,084.62 = 4,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.49x = 11,084.62 × 4,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.49x = 51,297,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297,769.26/8,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.08

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