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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.59, 11,085.28 and 4,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.59, 11,085.28 and 4,496.86 is: 6,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.59 : 11,085.28 = 4,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.59/11,085.28 = 4,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.59x = 11,085.28 × 4,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.59x = 49,848,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,952.22/8,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.07

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