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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.08, 11,096.70 and 4,504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.08, 11,096.70 and 4,504.34 is: 6,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.08 : 11,096.70 = 4,504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.08/11,096.70 = 4,504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.08x = 11,096.70 × 4,504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.08x = 49,983,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983,309.68/8,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.99

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