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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.81, 11,099.01 and 4,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.81, 11,099.01 and 4,685.17 is: 6,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.81 : 11,099.01 = 4,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.81/11,099.01 = 4,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.81x = 11,099.01 × 4,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.81x = 52,000,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000,748.68/8,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.30

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