Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.40, 11,379 and 8,111.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,111.40, 11,379 and 8,111.40 is: 11,379
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,111.40 : 11,379 = 8,111.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,111.40/11,379 = 8,111.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,111.40x = 11,379 × 8,111.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,111.40x = 92,299,620.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,299,620.60/8,111.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,379
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