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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.47, 11,102.88 and 4,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.47, 11,102.88 and 4,688.20 is: 6,469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.47 : 11,102.88 = 4,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.47/11,102.88 = 4,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.47x = 11,102.88 × 4,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.47x = 52,052,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,522.02/8,045.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.79

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