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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.67, 11,180.31 and 4,375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.67, 11,180.31 and 4,375.67 is: 6,038.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.67 : 11,180.31 = 4,375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.67/11,180.31 = 4,375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.67x = 11,180.31 × 4,375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.67x = 48,921,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,921,347.06/8,101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.43

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