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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.69, 11,104.29 and 4,461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.69, 11,104.29 and 4,461.63 is: 6,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.69 : 11,104.29 = 4,461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.69/11,104.29 = 4,461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.69x = 11,104.29 × 4,461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.69x = 49,543,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,543,191.75/8,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.97

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