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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,138.63, 11,231.31 and 4,412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,138.63, 11,231.31 and 4,412.63 is: 6,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,138.63 : 11,231.31 = 4,412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,138.63/11,231.31 = 4,412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,138.63x = 11,231.31 × 4,412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,138.63x = 49,559,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,559,559.29/8,138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.43

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