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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.42, 11,089.28 and 4,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.42, 11,089.28 and 4,451.10 is: 6,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.42 : 11,089.28 = 4,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.42/11,089.28 = 4,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.42x = 11,089.28 × 4,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.42x = 49,359,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,359,471.95/8,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.98

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