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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.97, 11,099.46 and 4,816.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.97, 11,099.46 and 4,816.13 is: 6,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.97 : 11,099.46 = 4,816.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.97/11,099.46 = 4,816.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.97x = 11,099.46 × 4,816.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.97x = 53,456,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,456,386.79/8,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.35

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