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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.49, 11,086.71 and 4,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.49, 11,086.71 and 4,496.73 is: 6,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.49 : 11,086.71 = 4,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.49/11,086.71 = 4,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.49x = 11,086.71 × 4,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.49x = 49,853,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,853,941.46/8,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.76

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