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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,087.61, 11,160.78 and 4,550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,087.61, 11,160.78 and 4,550.82 is: 6,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,087.61 : 11,160.78 = 4,550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,087.61/11,160.78 = 4,550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,087.61x = 11,160.78 × 4,550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,087.61x = 50,790,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,790,700.84/8,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.06

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