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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.67, 11,095.38 and 4,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.67, 11,095.38 and 4,503.20 is: 6,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.67 : 11,095.38 = 4,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.67/11,095.38 = 4,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.67x = 11,095.38 × 4,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.67x = 49,964,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,964,659.74/8,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,213.99

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