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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.08, 11,220.85 and 4,594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.08, 11,220.85 and 4,594.29 is: 6,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.08 : 11,220.85 = 4,594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.08/11,220.85 = 4,594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.08x = 11,220.85 × 4,594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.08x = 51,551,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551,838.95/8,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.10

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