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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.64, 11,083.76 and 4,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.64, 11,083.76 and 4,495.08 is: 6,203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.64 : 11,083.76 = 4,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.64/11,083.76 = 4,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.64x = 11,083.76 × 4,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.64x = 49,822,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822,387.90/8,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.26

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