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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.61, 11,101.05 and 4,687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.61, 11,101.05 and 4,687.29 is: 6,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.61 : 11,101.05 = 4,687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.61/11,101.05 = 4,687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.61x = 11,101.05 × 4,687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.61x = 52,033,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,033,840.65/8,044.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.17

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