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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,101.94, 11,180.58 and 4,565.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,101.94, 11,180.58 and 4,565.75 is: 6,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,101.94 : 11,180.58 = 4,565.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,101.94/11,180.58 = 4,565.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,101.94x = 11,180.58 × 4,565.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,101.94x = 51,047,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047,733.14/8,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,300.68

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