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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.56, 11,220.93 and 4,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.56, 11,220.93 and 4,546.50 is: 6,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.56 : 11,220.93 = 4,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.56/11,220.93 = 4,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.56x = 11,220.93 × 4,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.56x = 51,015,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,015,958.25/8,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.82

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