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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.51, 11,172.28 and 4,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.51, 11,172.28 and 4,952.30 is: 6,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.51 : 11,172.28 = 4,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.51/11,172.28 = 4,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.51x = 11,172.28 × 4,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.51x = 55,328,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328,482.24/8,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.47

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