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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.64, 11,161.82 and 4,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.64, 11,161.82 and 4,902.74 is: 6,765.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.64 : 11,161.82 = 4,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.64/11,161.82 = 4,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.64x = 11,161.82 × 4,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.64x = 54,723,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,501.39/8,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.48

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