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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,144.65, 11,239.92 and 4,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,144.65, 11,239.92 and 4,741.39 is: 6,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,144.65 : 11,239.92 = 4,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,144.65/11,239.92 = 4,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,144.65x = 11,239.92 × 4,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,144.65x = 53,292,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,292,844.29/8,144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.29

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