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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.61, 11,171.31 and 4,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.61, 11,171.31 and 4,737.96 is: 6,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.61 : 11,171.31 = 4,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.61/11,171.31 = 4,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.61x = 11,171.31 × 4,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.61x = 52,929,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929,219.93/8,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.02

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