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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.58, 11,166.53 and 4,908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.58, 11,166.53 and 4,908.15 is: 6,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.58 : 11,166.53 = 4,908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.58/11,166.53 = 4,908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.58x = 11,166.53 × 4,908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.58x = 54,807,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,807,004.22/8,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.66

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