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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.57, 11,221.59 and 4,405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.57, 11,221.59 and 4,405.57 is: 6,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.57 : 11,221.59 = 4,405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.57/11,221.59 = 4,405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.57x = 11,221.59 × 4,405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.57x = 49,437,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437,500.26/8,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.70

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