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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.82, 11,086.67 and 4,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.82, 11,086.67 and 4,497 is: 6,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.82 : 11,086.67 = 4,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.82/11,086.67 = 4,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.82x = 11,086.67 × 4,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.82x = 49,856,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,856,766.23/8,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.86

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