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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.36, 11,092.97 and 4,683.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.36, 11,092.97 and 4,683.47 is: 6,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.36 : 11,092.97 = 4,683.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.36/11,092.97 = 4,683.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.36x = 11,092.97 × 4,683.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.36x = 51,953,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953,584.50/8,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.21

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