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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.73, 11,221.77 and 4,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.73, 11,221.77 and 4,595.86 is: 6,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.73 : 11,221.77 = 4,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.73/11,221.77 = 4,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.73x = 11,221.77 × 4,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.73x = 51,573,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,573,683.87/8,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.50

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