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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.93, 11,094.10 and 4,502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.93, 11,094.10 and 4,502.57 is: 6,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.93 : 11,094.10 = 4,502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.93/11,094.10 = 4,502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.93x = 11,094.10 × 4,502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.93x = 49,951,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951,961.84/8,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.98

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