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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.23, 11,096.16 and 4,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.23, 11,096.16 and 4,503.76 is: 6,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.23 : 11,096.16 = 4,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.23/11,096.16 = 4,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.23x = 11,096.16 × 4,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.23x = 49,974,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,396.93/8,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.77

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