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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.96, 11,103.10 and 4,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.96, 11,103.10 and 4,412 is: 6,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.96 : 11,103.10 = 4,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.96/11,103.10 = 4,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.96x = 11,103.10 × 4,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.96x = 48,986,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986,877.20/8,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.38

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