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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103, 11,182.96 and 4,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103, 11,182.96 and 4,958.58 is: 6,843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103 : 11,182.96 = 4,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103/11,182.96 = 4,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103x = 11,182.96 × 4,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103x = 55,451,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,601.80/8,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.34

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