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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.94, 11,202.76 and 4,391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.94, 11,202.76 and 4,391.94 is: 6,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.94 : 11,202.76 = 4,391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.94/11,202.76 = 4,391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.94x = 11,202.76 × 4,391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.94x = 49,201,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,849.75/8,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.88

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