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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.94, 11,111.90 and 4,694.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.94, 11,111.90 and 4,694.30 is: 6,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.94 : 11,111.90 = 4,694.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.94/11,111.90 = 4,694.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.94x = 11,111.90 × 4,694.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.94x = 52,162,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162,519.01/8,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.06

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