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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.43, 11,051.58 and 4,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.43, 11,051.58 and 4,651.38 is: 6,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.43 : 11,051.58 = 4,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.43/11,051.58 = 4,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.43x = 11,051.58 × 4,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.43x = 51,405,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405,098.18/8,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.88

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