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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.76, 11,097 and 4,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.76, 11,097 and 4,898.52 is: 6,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.76 : 11,097 = 4,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.76/11,097 = 4,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.76x = 11,097 × 4,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.76x = 54,358,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358,876.44/8,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,758.73

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