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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.46, 11,202.06 and 4,391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.46, 11,202.06 and 4,391.46 is: 6,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.46 : 11,202.06 = 4,391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.46/11,202.06 = 4,391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.46x = 11,202.06 × 4,391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.46x = 49,193,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193,398.41/8,117.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.20

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