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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.60, 11,172.90 and 4,560.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.60, 11,172.90 and 4,560.02 is: 6,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.60 : 11,172.90 = 4,560.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.60/11,172.90 = 4,560.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.60x = 11,172.90 × 4,560.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.60x = 50,948,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948,647.46/8,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.60

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