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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.94, 11,086.86 and 4,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.94, 11,086.86 and 4,496.88 is: 6,205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.94 : 11,086.86 = 4,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.94/11,086.86 = 4,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.94x = 11,086.86 × 4,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.94x = 49,856,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,856,279.00/8,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.71

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