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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.95, 11,165.99 and 4,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.95, 11,165.99 and 4,555.08 is: 6,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.95 : 11,165.99 = 4,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.95/11,165.99 = 4,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.95x = 11,165.99 × 4,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.95x = 50,861,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,861,954.95/8,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.50

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