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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.22, 11,179.62 and 4,565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.22, 11,179.62 and 4,565.58 is: 6,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.22 : 11,179.62 = 4,565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.22/11,179.62 = 4,565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.22x = 11,179.62 × 4,565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.22x = 51,041,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,449.48/8,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.46

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