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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.98, 11,097.19 and 4,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.98, 11,097.19 and 4,504.51 is: 6,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.98 : 11,097.19 = 4,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.98/11,097.19 = 4,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.98x = 11,097.19 × 4,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.98x = 49,987,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,987,364.32/8,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,215.80

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