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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.28, 11,103.32 and 4,688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.28, 11,103.32 and 4,688.07 is: 6,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.28 : 11,103.32 = 4,688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.28/11,103.32 = 4,688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.28x = 11,103.32 × 4,688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.28x = 52,053,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053,117.95/8,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,468.42

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