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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.21, 11,105.13 and 4,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.21, 11,105.13 and 4,903.40 is: 6,766.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.21 : 11,105.13 = 4,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.21/11,105.13 = 4,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.21x = 11,105.13 × 4,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.21x = 54,452,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,894.44/8,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.68

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