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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.40, 11,087.59 and 4,629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.40, 11,087.59 and 4,629.53 is: 6,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.40 : 11,087.59 = 4,629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.40/11,087.59 = 4,629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.40x = 11,087.59 × 4,629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.40x = 51,330,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,330,330.53/8,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.82

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