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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.08, 11,099.44 and 4,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.08, 11,099.44 and 4,506.32 is: 6,218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.08 : 11,099.44 = 4,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.08/11,099.44 = 4,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.08x = 11,099.44 × 4,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.08x = 50,017,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017,561.70/8,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.71

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