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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.03, 11,441.04 and 4,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.03, 11,441.04 and 4,706.06 is: 6,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.03 : 11,441.04 = 4,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.03/11,441.04 = 4,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.03x = 11,441.04 × 4,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.03x = 53,842,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842,226.58/8,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.03

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