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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.31, 11,086.74 and 4,891.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.31, 11,086.74 and 4,891.32 is: 6,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.31 : 11,086.74 = 4,891.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.31/11,086.74 = 4,891.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.31x = 11,086.74 × 4,891.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.31x = 54,228,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,228,793.10/8,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.49

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