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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.38, 11,095.97 and 4,681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.38, 11,095.97 and 4,681.59 is: 6,459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.38 : 11,095.97 = 4,681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.38/11,095.97 = 4,681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.38x = 11,095.97 × 4,681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.38x = 51,946,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,946,758.78/8,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.93

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