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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.22, 11,098.38 and 4,684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.22, 11,098.38 and 4,684.95 is: 6,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.22 : 11,098.38 = 4,684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.22/11,098.38 = 4,684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.22x = 11,098.38 × 4,684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.22x = 51,995,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,995,372.95/8,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.30

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