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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.76, 11,202.52 and 4,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.76, 11,202.52 and 4,391.76 is: 6,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.76 : 11,202.52 = 4,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.76/11,202.52 = 4,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.76x = 11,202.52 × 4,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.76x = 49,198,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,779.24/8,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.63

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