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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.91, 11,225.08 and 4,777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.91, 11,225.08 and 4,777.48 is: 6,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.91 : 11,225.08 = 4,777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.91/11,225.08 = 4,777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.91x = 11,225.08 × 4,777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.91x = 53,627,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,627,595.20/8,132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.90

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