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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.71, 11,105.49 and 4,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.71, 11,105.49 and 4,462.65 is: 6,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.71 : 11,105.49 = 4,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.71/11,105.49 = 4,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.71x = 11,105.49 × 4,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.71x = 49,559,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559,931.68/8,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.27

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