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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.52, 11,099.82 and 4,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.52, 11,099.82 and 4,901.04 is: 6,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.52 : 11,099.82 = 4,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.52/11,099.82 = 4,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.52x = 11,099.82 × 4,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.52x = 54,400,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400,661.81/8,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.66

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