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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.50, 11,097.27 and 4,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.50, 11,097.27 and 4,504.71 is: 6,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.50 : 11,097.27 = 4,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.50/11,097.27 = 4,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.50x = 11,097.27 × 4,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.50x = 49,989,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989,983.14/8,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.50

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