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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.66, 11,095.70 and 4,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.66, 11,095.70 and 4,855.48 is: 6,699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.66 : 11,095.70 = 4,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.66/11,095.70 = 4,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.66x = 11,095.70 × 4,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.66x = 53,874,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,874,897.42/8,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.48

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