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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.92, 11,188.26 and 4,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.92, 11,188.26 and 4,572 is: 6,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.92 : 11,188.26 = 4,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.92/11,188.26 = 4,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.92x = 11,188.26 × 4,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.92x = 51,152,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152,724.72/8,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.98

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