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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.06, 11,097.25 and 4,855.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.06, 11,097.25 and 4,855.13 is: 6,700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.06 : 11,097.25 = 4,855.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.06/11,097.25 = 4,855.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.06x = 11,097.25 × 4,855.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.06x = 53,878,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878,603.42/8,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.43

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