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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.28, 11,103.78 and 4,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.28, 11,103.78 and 4,903.48 is: 6,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.28 : 11,103.78 = 4,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.28/11,103.78 = 4,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.28x = 11,103.78 × 4,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.28x = 54,447,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,163.15/8,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.75

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