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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145, 11,238.90 and 4,608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145, 11,238.90 and 4,608.15 is: 6,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145 : 11,238.90 = 4,608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145/11,238.90 = 4,608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145x = 11,238.90 × 4,608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145x = 51,790,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,790,537.04/8,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.57

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