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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.59, 11,221.59 and 4,405.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.59, 11,221.59 and 4,405.59 is: 6,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.59 : 11,221.59 = 4,405.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.59/11,221.59 = 4,405.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.59x = 11,221.59 × 4,405.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.59x = 49,437,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437,668.58/8,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.71

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