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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.69, 11,086.71 and 4,496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.69, 11,086.71 and 4,496.87 is: 6,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.69 : 11,086.71 = 4,496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.69/11,086.71 = 4,496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.69x = 11,086.71 × 4,496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.69x = 49,855,493.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,855,493.60/8,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.80

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