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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.81, 11,159.84 and 4,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.81, 11,159.84 and 4,550.08 is: 6,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.81 : 11,159.84 = 4,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.81/11,159.84 = 4,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.81x = 11,159.84 × 4,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.81x = 50,778,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778,164.79/8,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,279.13

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