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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.38, 11,222.68 and 4,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.38, 11,222.68 and 4,406.38 is: 6,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.38 : 11,222.68 = 4,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.38/11,222.68 = 4,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.38x = 11,222.68 × 4,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.38x = 49,451,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451,392.70/8,132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.80

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