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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.66, 11,099.22 and 4,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.66, 11,099.22 and 4,506 is: 6,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.66 : 11,099.22 = 4,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.66/11,099.22 = 4,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.66x = 11,099.22 × 4,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.66x = 50,013,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013,085.32/8,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.70

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