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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.72, 11,215.58 and 4,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.72, 11,215.58 and 4,591 is: 6,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.72 : 11,215.58 = 4,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.72/11,215.58 = 4,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.72x = 11,215.58 × 4,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.72x = 51,490,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,490,727.78/8,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,336.76

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