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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.27, 11,103.51 and 4,461.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.27, 11,103.51 and 4,461.21 is: 6,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.27 : 11,103.51 = 4,461.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.27/11,103.51 = 4,461.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.27x = 11,103.51 × 4,461.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.27x = 49,535,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,535,117.61/8,046.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.28

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