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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.94, 11,171.05 and 4,558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.94, 11,171.05 and 4,558.21 is: 6,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.94 : 11,171.05 = 4,558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.94/11,171.05 = 4,558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.94x = 11,171.05 × 4,558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.94x = 50,919,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919,952.50/8,094.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,290.35

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