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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.93, 11,098.97 and 4,457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.93, 11,098.97 and 4,457.73 is: 6,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.93 : 11,098.97 = 4,457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.93/11,098.97 = 4,457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.93x = 11,098.97 × 4,457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.93x = 49,476,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,189.25/8,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.52

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