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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.64, 11,111.10 and 4,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.64, 11,111.10 and 4,514.78 is: 6,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.64 : 11,111.10 = 4,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.64/11,111.10 = 4,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.64x = 11,111.10 × 4,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.64x = 50,164,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,172.06/8,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.30

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