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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.25, 11,086.83 and 4,496.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.25, 11,086.83 and 4,496.78 is: 6,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.25 : 11,086.83 = 4,496.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.25/11,086.83 = 4,496.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.25x = 11,086.83 × 4,496.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.25x = 49,855,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,855,035.41/8,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.31

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