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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.83, 11,114.42 and 4,516.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.83, 11,114.42 and 4,516.97 is: 6,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.83 : 11,114.42 = 4,516.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.83/11,114.42 = 4,516.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.83x = 11,114.42 × 4,516.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.83x = 50,203,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203,423.55/8,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.48

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