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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.64, 11,233.76 and 4,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.64, 11,233.76 and 4,414.56 is: 6,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.64 : 11,233.76 = 4,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.64/11,233.76 = 4,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.64x = 11,233.76 × 4,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.64x = 49,592,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592,107.55/8,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.92

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