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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.16, 12,093.30 and 4,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.16, 12,093.30 and 4,601.88 is: 6,891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.16 : 12,093.30 = 4,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.16/12,093.30 = 4,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.16x = 12,093.30 × 4,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.16x = 55,651,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,651,915.40/8,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.74

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