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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.44, 11,097.12 and 4,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.44, 11,097.12 and 4,504.68 is: 6,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.44 : 11,097.12 = 4,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.44/11,097.12 = 4,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.44x = 11,097.12 × 4,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.44x = 49,988,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,988,974.52/8,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.42

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