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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.38, 11,108.81 and 4,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.38, 11,108.81 and 4,862.16 is: 6,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.38 : 11,108.81 = 4,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.38/11,108.81 = 4,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.38x = 11,108.81 × 4,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.38x = 54,012,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,823.79/8,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.52

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