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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.72, 11,182.89 and 4,566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.72, 11,182.89 and 4,566.87 is: 6,302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.72 : 11,182.89 = 4,566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.72/11,182.89 = 4,566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.72x = 11,182.89 × 4,566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.72x = 51,070,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,070,804.85/8,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.14

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