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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.63, 11,113.98 and 4,516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.63, 11,113.98 and 4,516.91 is: 6,233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.63 : 11,113.98 = 4,516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.63/11,113.98 = 4,516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.63x = 11,113.98 × 4,516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.63x = 50,200,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200,904.49/8,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.33

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