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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.64, 11,099.04 and 4,506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.64, 11,099.04 and 4,506.58 is: 6,219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.64 : 11,099.04 = 4,506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.64/11,099.04 = 4,506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.64x = 11,099.04 × 4,506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.64x = 50,018,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,018,711.68/8,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.19

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