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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.58, 11,191.20 and 4,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.58, 11,191.20 and 4,383.58 is: 6,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.58 : 11,191.20 = 4,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.58/11,191.20 = 4,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.58x = 11,191.20 × 4,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.58x = 49,057,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,057,520.50/8,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.33

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