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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.06, 11,171.70 and 4,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.06, 11,171.70 and 4,952.88 is: 6,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.06 : 11,171.70 = 4,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.06/11,171.70 = 4,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.06x = 11,171.70 × 4,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.06x = 55,332,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332,089.50/8,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.14

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