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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.57, 11,106.99 and 4,511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.57, 11,106.99 and 4,511.77 is: 6,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.57 : 11,106.99 = 4,511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.57/11,106.99 = 4,511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.57x = 11,106.99 × 4,511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.57x = 50,112,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112,156.50/8,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.22

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