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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.81, 11,110.35 and 4,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.81, 11,110.35 and 4,514.08 is: 6,229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.81 : 11,110.35 = 4,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.81/11,110.35 = 4,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.81x = 11,110.35 × 4,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.81x = 50,153,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153,008.73/8,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.56

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