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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.59, 11,083.91 and 4,495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.59, 11,083.91 and 4,495.86 is: 6,203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.59 : 11,083.91 = 4,495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.59/11,083.91 = 4,495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.59x = 11,083.91 × 4,495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.59x = 49,831,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,685.13/8,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,203.69

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