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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.06, 11,161.98 and 4,731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.06, 11,161.98 and 4,731.41 is: 6,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.06 : 11,161.98 = 4,731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.06/11,161.98 = 4,731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.06x = 11,161.98 × 4,731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.06x = 52,811,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,811,847.98/8,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.42

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