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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.22, 11,085.81 and 4,496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.22, 11,085.81 and 4,496.82 is: 6,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.22 : 11,085.81 = 4,496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.22/11,085.81 = 4,496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.22x = 11,085.81 × 4,496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.22x = 49,850,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,892.12/8,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.59

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