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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.96, 11,230.38 and 4,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.96, 11,230.38 and 4,411.96 is: 6,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.96 : 11,230.38 = 4,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.96/11,230.38 = 4,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.96x = 11,230.38 × 4,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.96x = 49,547,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,987.34/8,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,088.50

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