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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.59, 11,110.57 and 4,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.59, 11,110.57 and 4,514.54 is: 6,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.59 : 11,110.57 = 4,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.59/11,110.57 = 4,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.59x = 11,110.57 × 4,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.59x = 50,159,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,159,045.85/8,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.48

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