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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.42, 11,086.36 and 4,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.42, 11,086.36 and 4,496.60 is: 6,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.42 : 11,086.36 = 4,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.42/11,086.36 = 4,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.42x = 11,086.36 × 4,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.42x = 49,850,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,850,926.38/8,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.44

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