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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.52, 11,098.38 and 4,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.52, 11,098.38 and 4,685.52 is: 6,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.52 : 11,098.38 = 4,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.52/11,098.38 = 4,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.52x = 11,098.38 × 4,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.52x = 52,001,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001,681.46/8,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.84

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