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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.72, 11,087.82 and 4,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.72, 11,087.82 and 4,889.36 is: 6,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.72 : 11,087.82 = 4,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.72/11,087.82 = 4,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.72x = 11,087.82 × 4,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.72x = 54,212,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,212,343.60/8,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.10

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