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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.13, 11,233.94 and 4,603.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.13, 11,233.94 and 4,603.35 is: 6,352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.13 : 11,233.94 = 4,603.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.13/11,233.94 = 4,603.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.13x = 11,233.94 × 4,603.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.13x = 51,713,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713,734.68/8,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.94

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