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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.92, 11,102.29 and 4,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.92, 11,102.29 and 4,508 is: 6,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.92 : 11,102.29 = 4,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.92/11,102.29 = 4,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.92x = 11,102.29 × 4,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.92x = 50,049,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,049,123.32/8,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.21

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