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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.98, 11,144.70 and 4,932.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.98, 11,144.70 and 4,932.17 is: 6,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.98 : 11,144.70 = 4,932.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.98/11,144.70 = 4,932.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.98x = 11,144.70 × 4,932.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.98x = 54,967,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967,555.00/8,075.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.30

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