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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.03, 11,171.43 and 4,738.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.03, 11,171.43 and 4,738.61 is: 6,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.03 : 11,171.43 = 4,738.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.03/11,171.43 = 4,738.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.03x = 11,171.43 × 4,738.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.03x = 52,936,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,936,994.06/8,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.25

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