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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.67, 11,094.80 and 4,502.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.67, 11,094.80 and 4,502.87 is: 6,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.67 : 11,094.80 = 4,502.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.67/11,094.80 = 4,502.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.67x = 11,094.80 × 4,502.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.67x = 49,958,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,958,447.30/8,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.99

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