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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.58, 11,165.70 and 4,947.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.58, 11,165.70 and 4,947.16 is: 6,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.58 : 11,165.70 = 4,947.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.58/11,165.70 = 4,947.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.58x = 11,165.70 × 4,947.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.58x = 55,238,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238,504.41/8,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.66

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