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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.91, 11,101.52 and 4,688.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.91, 11,101.52 and 4,688.27 is: 6,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.91 : 11,101.52 = 4,688.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.91/11,101.52 = 4,688.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.91x = 11,101.52 × 4,688.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.91x = 52,046,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046,923.17/8,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.55

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