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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.46, 11,221.44 and 4,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.46, 11,221.44 and 4,405.46 is: 6,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.46 : 11,221.44 = 4,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.46/11,221.44 = 4,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.46x = 11,221.44 × 4,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.46x = 49,435,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435,605.06/8,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.55

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