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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.39, 11,213.06 and 4,588.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.39, 11,213.06 and 4,588.53 is: 6,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.39 : 11,213.06 = 4,588.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.39/11,213.06 = 4,588.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.39x = 11,213.06 × 4,588.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.39x = 51,451,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,451,462.20/8,125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332.18

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