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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.63, 11,102.61 and 4,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.63, 11,102.61 and 4,687.60 is: 6,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.63 : 11,102.61 = 4,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.63/11,102.61 = 4,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.63x = 11,102.61 × 4,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.63x = 52,044,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,594.64/8,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.48

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