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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.82, 11,202.60 and 4,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.82, 11,202.60 and 4,391.82 is: 6,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.82 : 11,202.60 = 4,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.82/11,202.60 = 4,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.82x = 11,202.60 × 4,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.82x = 49,199,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199,802.73/8,117.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.72

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