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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.26, 11,220.22 and 4,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.26, 11,220.22 and 4,594.52 is: 6,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.26 : 11,220.22 = 4,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.26/11,220.22 = 4,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.26x = 11,220.22 × 4,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.26x = 51,551,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,558.99/8,129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.48

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