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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.59, 11,171.33 and 4,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.59, 11,171.33 and 4,737.20 is: 6,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.59 : 11,171.33 = 4,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.59/11,171.33 = 4,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.59x = 11,171.33 × 4,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.59x = 52,920,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920,832.20/8,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.80

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