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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.62, 11,172.18 and 4,909.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.62, 11,172.18 and 4,909.50 is: 6,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.62 : 11,172.18 = 4,909.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.62/11,172.18 = 4,909.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.62x = 11,172.18 × 4,909.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.62x = 54,849,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,849,817.71/8,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.25

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