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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.16, 11,233.28 and 4,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.16, 11,233.28 and 4,414.08 is: 6,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.16 : 11,233.28 = 4,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.16/11,233.28 = 4,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.16x = 11,233.28 × 4,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.16x = 49,584,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584,596.58/8,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.35

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