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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.60, 11,156.50 and 4,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.60, 11,156.50 and 4,548 is: 6,276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.60 : 11,156.50 = 4,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.60/11,156.50 = 4,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.60x = 11,156.50 × 4,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.60x = 50,739,762
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739,762/8,084.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,276.10

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