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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,137.41, 11,230.46 and 4,950.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,137.41, 11,230.46 and 4,950.93 is: 6,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,137.41 : 11,230.46 = 4,950.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,137.41/11,230.46 = 4,950.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,137.41x = 11,230.46 × 4,950.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,137.41x = 55,601,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601,196.57/8,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.79

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