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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.84, 11,104.44 and 4,461.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.84, 11,104.44 and 4,461.78 is: 6,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.84 : 11,104.44 = 4,461.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.84/11,104.44 = 4,461.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.84x = 11,104.44 × 4,461.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.84x = 49,545,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,545,512.78/8,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.14

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