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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.81, 11,104.94 and 4,461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.81, 11,104.94 and 4,461.75 is: 6,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.81 : 11,104.94 = 4,461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.81/11,104.94 = 4,461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.81x = 11,104.94 × 4,461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.81x = 49,547,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,466.05/8,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.40

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