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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.71, 11,093.91 and 4,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.71, 11,093.91 and 4,502.84 is: 6,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.71 : 11,093.91 = 4,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.71/11,093.91 = 4,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.71x = 11,093.91 × 4,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.71x = 49,954,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954,101.70/8,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.42

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