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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.96, 11,104.02 and 4,688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.96, 11,104.02 and 4,688.05 is: 6,469.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.96 : 11,104.02 = 4,688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.96/11,104.02 = 4,688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.96x = 11,104.02 × 4,688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.96x = 52,056,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,056,245.03/8,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.86

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