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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.48, 11,663.09 and 5,093.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.48, 11,663.09 and 5,093.81 is: 7,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.48 : 11,663.09 = 5,093.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.48/11,663.09 = 5,093.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.48x = 11,663.09 × 5,093.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.48x = 59,409,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,564.47/8,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.32

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