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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.81, 11,166.73 and 4,906.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.81, 11,166.73 and 4,906.26 is: 6,768.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.81 : 11,166.73 = 4,906.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.81/11,166.73 = 4,906.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.81x = 11,166.73 × 4,906.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.81x = 54,786,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786,868.46/8,093.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.98

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