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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.58, 11,171.03 and 4,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.58, 11,171.03 and 4,908.18 is: 6,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.58 : 11,171.03 = 4,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.58/11,171.03 = 4,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.58x = 11,171.03 × 4,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.58x = 54,829,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829,370.17/8,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.59

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