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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.69, 11,180.33 and 4,375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.69, 11,180.33 and 4,375.69 is: 6,038.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.69 : 11,180.33 = 4,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.69/11,180.33 = 4,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.69x = 11,180.33 × 4,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.69x = 48,921,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,921,624.76/8,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.45

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