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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.43, 11,221.46 and 4,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.43, 11,221.46 and 4,774.28 is: 6,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.43 : 11,221.46 = 4,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.43/11,221.46 = 4,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.43x = 11,221.46 × 4,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.43x = 53,574,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574,432.04/8,131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.56

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