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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.92, 11,220.89 and 4,545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.92, 11,220.89 and 4,545.78 is: 6,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.92 : 11,220.89 = 4,545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.92/11,220.89 = 4,545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.92x = 11,220.89 × 4,545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.92x = 51,007,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007,674.62/8,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.29

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