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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.63, 11,104.34 and 4,509.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.63, 11,104.34 and 4,509.81 is: 6,223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.63 : 11,104.34 = 4,509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.63/11,104.34 = 4,509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.63x = 11,104.34 × 4,509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.63x = 50,078,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078,441.03/8,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.53

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