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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.43, 11,093.40 and 4,502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.43, 11,093.40 and 4,502.07 is: 6,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.43 : 11,093.40 = 4,502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.43/11,093.40 = 4,502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.43x = 11,093.40 × 4,502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.43x = 49,943,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,943,263.34/8,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.29

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