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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.35, 11,167.74 and 4,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.35, 11,167.74 and 4,555.89 is: 6,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.35 : 11,167.74 = 4,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.35/11,167.74 = 4,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.35x = 11,167.74 × 4,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.35x = 50,878,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,878,994.99/8,092.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.30

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