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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.95, 11,234.51 and 4,414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.95, 11,234.51 and 4,414.95 is: 6,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.95 : 11,234.51 = 4,414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.95/11,234.51 = 4,414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.95x = 11,234.51 × 4,414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.95x = 49,599,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,599,799.92/8,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.63

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