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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.81, 11,180.72 and 4,565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.81, 11,180.72 and 4,565.14 is: 6,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.81 : 11,180.72 = 4,565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.81/11,180.72 = 4,565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.81x = 11,180.72 × 4,565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.81x = 51,041,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,041,552.10/8,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.02

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