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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.52, 11,131.50 and 4,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.52, 11,131.50 and 4,481.64 is: 6,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.52 : 11,131.50 = 4,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.52/11,131.50 = 4,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.52x = 11,131.50 × 4,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.52x = 49,887,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,887,375.66/8,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.50

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