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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.34, 11,104.43 and 4,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.34, 11,104.43 and 4,462.20 is: 6,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.34 : 11,104.43 = 4,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.34/11,104.43 = 4,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.34x = 11,104.43 × 4,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.34x = 49,550,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550,226.46/8,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.35

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