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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.58, 11,168.07 and 4,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.58, 11,168.07 and 4,458.78 is: 6,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.58 : 11,168.07 = 4,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.58/11,168.07 = 4,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.58x = 11,168.07 × 4,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.58x = 49,795,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795,954.08/8,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.28

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