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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.54, 11,110.97 and 4,514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.54, 11,110.97 and 4,514.67 is: 6,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.54 : 11,110.97 = 4,514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.54/11,110.97 = 4,514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.54x = 11,110.97 × 4,514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.54x = 50,162,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,162,374.22/8,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.16

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