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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.73, 11,179.85 and 4,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.73, 11,179.85 and 4,961.74 is: 6,845.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.73 : 11,179.85 = 4,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.73/11,179.85 = 4,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.73x = 11,179.85 × 4,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.73x = 55,471,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471,508.94/8,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.18

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