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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.69, 11,231.48 and 5,484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.69, 11,231.48 and 5,484.49 is: 7,565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.69 : 11,231.48 = 5,484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.69/11,231.48 = 5,484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.69x = 11,231.48 × 5,484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.69x = 61,598,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598,856.17/8,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.86

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