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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.07, 11,441.34 and 4,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.07, 11,441.34 and 4,751.82 is: 6,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.07 : 11,441.34 = 4,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.07/11,441.34 = 4,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.07x = 11,441.34 × 4,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.07x = 54,367,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367,188.24/8,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.32

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