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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.49, 11,189.71 and 4,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.49, 11,189.71 and 4,382.49 is: 6,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.49 : 11,189.71 = 4,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.49/11,189.71 = 4,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.49x = 11,189.71 × 4,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.49x = 49,038,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,038,797.66/8,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.83

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