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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.59, 11,289.22 and 4,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.59, 11,289.22 and 4,454.59 is: 6,147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.59 : 11,289.22 = 4,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.59/11,289.22 = 4,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.59x = 11,289.22 × 4,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.59x = 50,288,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,288,846.52/8,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.34

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