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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.93, 11,101.34 and 4,507.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.93, 11,101.34 and 4,507.89 is: 6,221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.93 : 11,101.34 = 4,507.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.93/11,101.34 = 4,507.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.93x = 11,101.34 × 4,507.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.93x = 50,043,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043,597.03/8,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.29

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