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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.81, 11,194.31 and 4,385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.81, 11,194.31 and 4,385.81 is: 6,052.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.81 : 11,194.31 = 4,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.81/11,194.31 = 4,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.81x = 11,194.31 × 4,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.81x = 49,096,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,096,155.69/8,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.43

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