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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.52, 11,109.48 and 4,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.52, 11,109.48 and 4,513.88 is: 6,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.52 : 11,109.48 = 4,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.52/11,109.48 = 4,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.52x = 11,109.48 × 4,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.52x = 50,146,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146,859.58/8,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.02

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