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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.88, 11,208.38 and 4,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.88, 11,208.38 and 4,586.02 is: 6,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.88 : 11,208.38 = 4,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.88/11,208.38 = 4,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.88x = 11,208.38 × 4,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.88x = 51,401,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401,803.90/8,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.03

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