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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.34, 11,172.37 and 4,737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.34, 11,172.37 and 4,737.95 is: 6,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.34 : 11,172.37 = 4,737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.34/11,172.37 = 4,737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.34x = 11,172.37 × 4,737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.34x = 52,934,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934,146.53/8,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.85

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