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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.62, 11,187.52 and 4,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.62, 11,187.52 and 4,569.98 is: 6,306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.62 : 11,187.52 = 4,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.62/11,187.52 = 4,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.62x = 11,187.52 × 4,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.62x = 51,126,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,126,742.65/8,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,306.79

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