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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.34, 11,093.83 and 4,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.34, 11,093.83 and 4,684.80 is: 6,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.34 : 11,093.83 = 4,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.34/11,093.83 = 4,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.34x = 11,093.83 × 4,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.34x = 51,972,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972,374.78/8,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.34

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