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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.38, 11,111.34 and 4,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.38, 11,111.34 and 4,693.80 is: 6,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.38 : 11,111.34 = 4,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.38/11,111.34 = 4,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.38x = 11,111.34 × 4,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.38x = 52,154,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,154,407.69/8,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.50

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