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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.41, 11,171.63 and 4,557.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.41, 11,171.63 and 4,557.95 is: 6,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.41 : 11,171.63 = 4,557.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.41/11,171.63 = 4,557.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.41x = 11,171.63 × 4,557.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.41x = 50,919,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919,708.17/8,094.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.73

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