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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.28, 11,097.93 and 4,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.28, 11,097.93 and 4,457.52 is: 6,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.28 : 11,097.93 = 4,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.28/11,097.93 = 4,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.28x = 11,097.93 × 4,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.28x = 49,469,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469,244.93/8,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.15

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