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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.23, 11,221.02 and 4,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.23, 11,221.02 and 4,594.41 is: 6,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.23 : 11,221.02 = 4,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.23/11,221.02 = 4,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.23x = 11,221.02 × 4,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.23x = 51,553,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,553,966.50/8,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.24

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