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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.91, 11,173.53 and 4,560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.91, 11,173.53 and 4,560.15 is: 6,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.91 : 11,173.53 = 4,560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.91/11,173.53 = 4,560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.91x = 11,173.53 × 4,560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.91x = 50,952,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,952,972.83/8,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.89

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