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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.41, 11,189.63 and 4,382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.41, 11,189.63 and 4,382.41 is: 6,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.41 : 11,189.63 = 4,382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.41/11,189.63 = 4,382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.41x = 11,189.63 × 4,382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.41x = 49,037,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037,546.41/8,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.74

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