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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.91, 11,197.19 and 4,387.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.91, 11,197.19 and 4,387.91 is: 6,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.91 : 11,197.19 = 4,387.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.91/11,197.19 = 4,387.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.91x = 11,197.19 × 4,387.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.91x = 49,132,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132,261.97/8,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.31

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