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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.72, 11,101.84 and 4,687.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.72, 11,101.84 and 4,687.45 is: 6,468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.72 : 11,101.84 = 4,687.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.72/11,101.84 = 4,687.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.72x = 11,101.84 × 4,687.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.72x = 52,039,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,319.91/8,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.75

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