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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.28, 11,104.55 and 4,689.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.28, 11,104.55 and 4,689.37 is: 6,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.28 : 11,104.55 = 4,689.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.28/11,104.55 = 4,689.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.28x = 11,104.55 × 4,689.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.28x = 52,073,343.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,073,343.63/8,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.73

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