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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.67, 11,097.38 and 4,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.67, 11,097.38 and 4,504.87 is: 6,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.67 : 11,097.38 = 4,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.67/11,097.38 = 4,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.67x = 11,097.38 × 4,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.67x = 49,992,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992,231.72/8,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.65

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