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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.96, 11,099.28 and 4,505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.96, 11,099.28 and 4,505.92 is: 6,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.96 : 11,099.28 = 4,505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.96/11,099.28 = 4,505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.96x = 11,099.28 × 4,505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.96x = 50,012,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,012,467.74/8,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.17

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