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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.63, 11,098.26 and 4,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.63, 11,098.26 and 4,504.96 is: 6,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.63 : 11,098.26 = 4,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.63/11,098.26 = 4,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.63x = 11,098.26 × 4,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.63x = 49,997,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,997,217.37/8,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.30

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