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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.26, 11,237.70 and 4,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.26, 11,237.70 and 4,417.26 is: 6,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.26 : 11,237.70 = 4,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.26/11,237.70 = 4,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.26x = 11,237.70 × 4,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.26x = 49,639,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639,842.70/8,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.82

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