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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.88, 11,095.41 and 4,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.88, 11,095.41 and 4,503 is: 6,214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.88 : 11,095.41 = 4,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.88/11,095.41 = 4,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.88x = 11,095.41 × 4,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.88x = 49,962,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,962,631.23/8,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.35

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