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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.71, 11,086.47 and 4,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.71, 11,086.47 and 4,847.73 is: 6,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.71 : 11,086.47 = 4,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.71/11,086.47 = 4,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.71x = 11,086.47 × 4,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.71x = 53,744,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,744,213.21/8,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.17

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