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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.61, 11,102.94 and 4,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.61, 11,102.94 and 4,901.79 is: 6,764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.61 : 11,102.94 = 4,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.61/11,102.94 = 4,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.61x = 11,102.94 × 4,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.61x = 54,424,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,280.26/8,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.47

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