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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.52, 11,086.70 and 4,497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.52, 11,086.70 and 4,497.47 is: 6,206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.52 : 11,086.70 = 4,497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.52/11,086.70 = 4,497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.52x = 11,086.70 × 4,497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.52x = 49,862,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,862,022.73/8,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.75

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