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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.74, 11,180.37 and 4,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.74, 11,180.37 and 4,963.48 is: 6,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.74 : 11,180.37 = 4,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.74/11,180.37 = 4,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.74x = 11,180.37 × 4,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.74x = 55,493,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,493,542.89/8,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.20

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