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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.96, 11,209.44 and 4,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.96, 11,209.44 and 4,585.96 is: 6,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.96 : 11,209.44 = 4,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.96/11,209.44 = 4,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.96x = 11,209.44 × 4,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.96x = 51,406,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,406,043.46/8,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.49

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