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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.64, 11,097.68 and 4,504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.64, 11,097.68 and 4,504.77 is: 6,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.64 : 11,097.68 = 4,504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.64/11,097.68 = 4,504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.64x = 11,097.68 × 4,504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.64x = 49,992,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992,473.41/8,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.71

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