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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.03, 11,445.14 and 4,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.03, 11,445.14 and 4,934.15 is: 6,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.03 : 11,445.14 = 4,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.03/11,445.14 = 4,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.03x = 11,445.14 × 4,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.03x = 56,471,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471,955.63/8,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.22

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