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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.54, 11,111.78 and 4,514.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.54, 11,111.78 and 4,514.27 is: 6,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.54 : 11,111.78 = 4,514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.54/11,111.78 = 4,514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.54x = 11,111.78 × 4,514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.54x = 50,161,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,161,530.83/8,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.06

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