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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.21, 11,084.40 and 4,846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.21, 11,084.40 and 4,846.23 is: 6,686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.21 : 11,084.40 = 4,846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.21/11,084.40 = 4,846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.21x = 11,084.40 × 4,846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.21x = 53,717,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,717,551.81/8,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.10

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