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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 11,102.40 and 4,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 11,102.40 and 4,688.55 is: 6,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 11,102.40 = 4,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/11,102.40 = 4,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 11,102.40 × 4,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 52,054,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,157.52/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.14

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