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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.79, 11,238.66 and 4,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.79, 11,238.66 and 4,558.64 is: 6,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.79 : 11,238.66 = 4,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.79/11,238.66 = 4,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.79x = 11,238.66 × 4,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.79x = 51,232,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,232,948.83/8,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.05

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