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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.56, 11,083.80 and 4,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.56, 11,083.80 and 4,494.72 is: 6,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.56 : 11,083.80 = 4,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.56/11,083.80 = 4,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.56x = 11,083.80 × 4,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.56x = 49,818,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818,577.54/8,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.85

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