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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,120, 11,205.68 and 4,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,120, 11,205.68 and 4,394.08 is: 6,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,120 : 11,205.68 = 4,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,120/11,205.68 = 4,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,120x = 11,205.68 × 4,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,120x = 49,238,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238,654.37/8,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.87

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