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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.73, 11,090.68 and 4,892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.73, 11,090.68 and 4,892.91 is: 6,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.73 : 11,090.68 = 4,892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.73/11,090.68 = 4,892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.73x = 11,090.68 × 4,892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.73x = 54,265,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265,699.08/8,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.21

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