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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.16, 11,102.45 and 4,858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.16, 11,102.45 and 4,858.62 is: 6,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.16 : 11,102.45 = 4,858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.16/11,102.45 = 4,858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.16x = 11,102.45 × 4,858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.16x = 53,942,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942,561.33/8,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.97

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