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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.80, 11,171.64 and 4,909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.80, 11,171.64 and 4,909.76 is: 6,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.80 : 11,171.64 = 4,909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.80/11,171.64 = 4,909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.80x = 11,171.64 × 4,909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.80x = 54,850,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,850,071.21/8,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.96

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