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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.61, 11,138.97 and 4,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.61, 11,138.97 and 4,486.90 is: 6,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.61 : 11,138.97 = 4,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.61/11,138.97 = 4,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.61x = 11,138.97 × 4,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.61x = 49,979,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,444.49/8,071.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.00

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