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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.56, 11,209.18 and 4,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.56, 11,209.18 and 4,396.56 is: 6,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.56 : 11,209.18 = 4,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.56/11,209.18 = 4,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.56x = 11,209.18 × 4,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.56x = 49,281,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,281,832.42/8,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.28

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