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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.82, 11,104.59 and 4,510.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.82, 11,104.59 and 4,510.03 is: 6,223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.82 : 11,104.59 = 4,510.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.82/11,104.59 = 4,510.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.82x = 11,104.59 × 4,510.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.82x = 50,081,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,081,978.51/8,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.83

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