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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.26, 11,189.40 and 4,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.26, 11,189.40 and 4,382.26 is: 6,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.26 : 11,189.40 = 4,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.26/11,189.40 = 4,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.26x = 11,189.40 × 4,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.26x = 49,034,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,034,860.04/8,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.52

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