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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.08, 11,171.72 and 4,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.08, 11,171.72 and 4,908.68 is: 6,774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.08 : 11,171.72 = 4,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.08/11,171.72 = 4,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.08x = 11,171.72 × 4,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.08x = 54,838,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838,398.53/8,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.29

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