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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.62, 11,084.10 and 4,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.62, 11,084.10 and 4,494.80 is: 6,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.62 : 11,084.10 = 4,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.62/11,084.10 = 4,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.62x = 11,084.10 × 4,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.62x = 49,820,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820,812.68/8,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.08

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