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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.08, 11,197.40 and 4,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.08, 11,197.40 and 4,388.08 is: 6,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.08 : 11,197.40 = 4,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.08/11,197.40 = 4,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.08x = 11,197.40 × 4,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.08x = 49,135,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,135,086.99/8,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.53

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