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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.37, 11,086.43 and 4,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.37, 11,086.43 and 4,496.50 is: 6,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.37 : 11,086.43 = 4,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.37/11,086.43 = 4,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.37x = 11,086.43 × 4,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.37x = 49,850,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,132.50/8,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.38

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