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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.63, 11,108.44 and 4,512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.63, 11,108.44 and 4,512.76 is: 6,227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.63 : 11,108.44 = 4,512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.63/11,108.44 = 4,512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.63x = 11,108.44 × 4,512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.63x = 50,129,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,129,723.69/8,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.58

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