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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.38, 11,084.33 and 4,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.38, 11,084.33 and 4,447.13 is: 6,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.38 : 11,084.33 = 4,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.38/11,084.33 = 4,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.38x = 11,084.33 × 4,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.38x = 49,293,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,293,378.82/8,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.83

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