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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.92, 11,099.10 and 4,506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.92, 11,099.10 and 4,506.10 is: 6,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.92 : 11,099.10 = 4,506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.92/11,099.10 = 4,506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.92x = 11,099.10 × 4,506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.92x = 50,013,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,654.51/8,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.35

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