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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.31, 11,090.84 and 4,451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.31, 11,090.84 and 4,451.61 is: 6,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.31 : 11,090.84 = 4,451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.31/11,090.84 = 4,451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.31x = 11,090.84 × 4,451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.31x = 49,372,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,071.99/8,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,143.62

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