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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.18, 11,097.52 and 4,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.18, 11,097.52 and 4,505.12 is: 6,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.18 : 11,097.52 = 4,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.18/11,097.52 = 4,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.18x = 11,097.52 × 4,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.18x = 49,995,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,995,659.30/8,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.45

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