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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.34, 11,306.35 and 5,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.34, 11,306.35 and 5,046.06 is: 6,961.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.34 : 11,306.35 = 5,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.34/11,306.35 = 5,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.34x = 11,306.35 × 5,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.34x = 57,052,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052,520.48/8,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.58

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