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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.79, 11,106.08 and 4,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.79, 11,106.08 and 4,691.84 is: 6,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.79 : 11,106.08 = 4,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.79/11,106.08 = 4,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.79x = 11,106.08 × 4,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.79x = 52,107,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,107,950.39/8,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.21

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