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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.04, 11,229.84 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.04, 11,229.84 and 4,995 is: 6,890.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.04 : 11,229.84 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.04/11,229.84 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.04x = 11,229.84 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.04x = 56,093,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093,050.80/8,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.16

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