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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.27, 11,098.38 and 4,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.27, 11,098.38 and 4,503.82 is: 6,216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.27 : 11,098.38 = 4,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.27/11,098.38 = 4,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.27x = 11,098.38 × 4,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.27x = 49,985,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985,105.81/8,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.07

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