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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.71, 11,083.53 and 4,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.71, 11,083.53 and 4,446.82 is: 6,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.71 : 11,083.53 = 4,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.71/11,083.53 = 4,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.71x = 11,083.53 × 4,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.71x = 49,286,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286,493.40/8,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.49

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