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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.57, 11,087.73 and 4,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.57, 11,087.73 and 4,497.84 is: 6,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.57 : 11,087.73 = 4,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.57/11,087.73 = 4,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.57x = 11,087.73 × 4,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.57x = 49,870,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870,835.50/8,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.03

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