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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.52, 11,222.90 and 4,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.52, 11,222.90 and 4,406.52 is: 6,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.52 : 11,222.90 = 4,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.52/11,222.90 = 4,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.52x = 11,222.90 × 4,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.52x = 49,453,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,933.31/8,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.01

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