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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.34, 11,097.87 and 4,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.34, 11,097.87 and 4,457.27 is: 6,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.34 : 11,097.87 = 4,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.34/11,097.87 = 4,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.34x = 11,097.87 × 4,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.34x = 49,466,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466,158.67/8,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.72

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