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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.98, 11,111.05 and 4,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.98, 11,111.05 and 4,514.87 is: 6,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.98 : 11,111.05 = 4,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.98/11,111.05 = 4,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.98x = 11,111.05 × 4,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.98x = 50,164,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,923.74/8,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.91

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