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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.89, 11,095.26 and 4,503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.89, 11,095.26 and 4,503.02 is: 6,214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.89 : 11,095.26 = 4,503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.89/11,095.26 = 4,503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.89x = 11,095.26 × 4,503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.89x = 49,962,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,962,177.69/8,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.29

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