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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.73, 11,085.88 and 4,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.73, 11,085.88 and 4,448.62 is: 6,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.73 : 11,085.88 = 4,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.73/11,085.88 = 4,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.73x = 11,085.88 × 4,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.73x = 49,316,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316,867.49/8,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.73

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