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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.83, 11,235.98 and 4,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.83, 11,235.98 and 4,604.97 is: 6,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.83 : 11,235.98 = 4,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.83/11,235.98 = 4,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.83x = 11,235.98 × 4,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.83x = 51,741,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741,350.82/8,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,355.00

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