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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.63, 11,221.82 and 4,594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.63, 11,221.82 and 4,594.93 is: 6,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.63 : 11,221.82 = 4,594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.63/11,221.82 = 4,594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.63x = 11,221.82 × 4,594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.63x = 51,563,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,477.37/8,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.10

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