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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.54, 11,051.93 and 4,650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.54, 11,051.93 and 4,650.13 is: 6,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.54 : 11,051.93 = 4,650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.54/11,051.93 = 4,650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.54x = 11,051.93 × 4,650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.54x = 51,392,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,392,832.74/8,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.26

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