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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.62, 11,167.97 and 4,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.62, 11,167.97 and 4,507.88 is: 6,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.62 : 11,167.97 = 4,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.62/11,167.97 = 4,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.62x = 11,167.97 × 4,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.62x = 50,343,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,343,790.22/8,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.95

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