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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.63, 11,223.03 and 4,406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.63, 11,223.03 and 4,406.63 is: 6,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.63 : 11,223.03 = 4,406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.63/11,223.03 = 4,406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.63x = 11,223.03 × 4,406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.63x = 49,455,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,455,684.57/8,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.15

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