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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.83, 11,084.96 and 4,447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.83, 11,084.96 and 4,447.92 is: 6,137.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.83 : 11,084.96 = 4,447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.83/11,084.96 = 4,447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.83x = 11,084.96 × 4,447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.83x = 49,304,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,993.04/8,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.94

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