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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055, 11,117.82 and 4,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055, 11,117.82 and 4,913.82 is: 6,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055 : 11,117.82 = 4,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055/11,117.82 = 4,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055x = 11,117.82 × 4,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055x = 54,630,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630,966.27/8,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.24

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