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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.34, 11,098.08 and 4,505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.34, 11,098.08 and 4,505.69 is: 6,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.34 : 11,098.08 = 4,505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.34/11,098.08 = 4,505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.34x = 11,098.08 × 4,505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.34x = 50,004,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,004,508.08/8,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.43

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