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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.08, 12,167.52 and 4,418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.08, 12,167.52 and 4,418.68 is: 6,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.08 : 12,167.52 = 4,418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.08/12,167.52 = 4,418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.08x = 12,167.52 × 4,418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.08x = 53,764,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,764,377.27/8,111.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.51

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