Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,118.72, 11,206 and 4,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,118.72, 11,206 and 4,584 is: 6,327.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,118.72 : 11,206 = 4,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,118.72/11,206 = 4,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,118.72x = 11,206 × 4,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,118.72x = 51,368,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,368,304/8,118.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,327.14
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