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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.41, 11,097.96 and 4,457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.41, 11,097.96 and 4,457.33 is: 6,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.41 : 11,097.96 = 4,457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.41/11,097.96 = 4,457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.41x = 11,097.96 × 4,457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.41x = 49,467,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467,236.73/8,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.80

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