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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.72, 11,225.96 and 4,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.72, 11,225.96 and 4,408.72 is: 6,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.72 : 11,225.96 = 4,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.72/11,225.96 = 4,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.72x = 11,225.96 × 4,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.72x = 49,492,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,492,114.37/8,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.06

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