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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.89, 11,222.03 and 4,405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.89, 11,222.03 and 4,405.89 is: 6,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.89 : 11,222.03 = 4,405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.89/11,222.03 = 4,405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.89x = 11,222.03 × 4,405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.89x = 49,443,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443,007.73/8,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.14

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