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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.72, 11,231.54 and 4,781.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.72, 11,231.54 and 4,781.60 is: 6,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.72 : 11,231.54 = 4,781.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.72/11,231.54 = 4,781.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.72x = 11,231.54 × 4,781.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.72x = 53,704,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704,731.66/8,138.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.67

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