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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.50, 11,209.08 and 4,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.50, 11,209.08 and 4,396.50 is: 6,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.50 : 11,209.08 = 4,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.50/11,209.08 = 4,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.50x = 11,209.08 × 4,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.50x = 49,280,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280,720.22/8,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.19

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