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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.93, 11,195.97 and 4,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.93, 11,195.97 and 4,529.30 is: 6,248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.93 : 11,195.97 = 4,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.93/11,195.97 = 4,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.93x = 11,195.97 × 4,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.93x = 50,709,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709,906.92/8,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.96

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