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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.87, 11,202.65 and 4,391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.87, 11,202.65 and 4,391.87 is: 6,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.87 : 11,202.65 = 4,391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.87/11,202.65 = 4,391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.87x = 11,202.65 × 4,391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.87x = 49,200,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,504.48/8,117.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.77

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