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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.72, 11,191.42 and 4,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.72, 11,191.42 and 4,383.72 is: 6,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.72 : 11,191.42 = 4,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.72/11,191.42 = 4,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.72x = 11,191.42 × 4,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.72x = 49,060,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,060,068.70/8,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.54

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