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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.58, 11,195.34 and 4,386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.58, 11,195.34 and 4,386.58 is: 6,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.58 : 11,195.34 = 4,386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.58/11,195.34 = 4,386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.58x = 11,195.34 × 4,386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.58x = 49,109,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,254.54/8,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.47

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