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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044, 11,101.36 and 4,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044, 11,101.36 and 4,732.64 is: 6,531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044 : 11,101.36 = 4,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044/11,101.36 = 4,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044x = 11,101.36 × 4,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044x = 52,538,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538,740.39/8,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.42

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