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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.61, 11,188.54 and 4,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.61, 11,188.54 and 4,749.51 is: 6,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.61 : 11,188.54 = 4,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.61/11,188.54 = 4,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.61x = 11,188.54 × 4,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.61x = 53,140,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140,098.71/8,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.96

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