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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.80, 11,096.35 and 4,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.80, 11,096.35 and 4,504 is: 6,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.80 : 11,096.35 = 4,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.80/11,096.35 = 4,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.80x = 11,096.35 × 4,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.80x = 49,977,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977,960.40/8,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.55

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