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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.52, 11,275.98 and 4,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.52, 11,275.98 and 4,811.11 is: 6,640.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.52 : 11,275.98 = 4,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.52/11,275.98 = 4,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.52x = 11,275.98 × 4,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.52x = 54,249,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249,951.95/8,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.53

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