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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.88, 11,100.27 and 4,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.88, 11,100.27 and 4,506.84 is: 6,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.88 : 11,100.27 = 4,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.88/11,100.27 = 4,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.88x = 11,100.27 × 4,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.88x = 50,027,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,027,140.85/8,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.05

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