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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.60, 11,240.72 and 4,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.60, 11,240.72 and 4,419.52 is: 6,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.60 : 11,240.72 = 4,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.60/11,240.72 = 4,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.60x = 11,240.72 × 4,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.60x = 49,678,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,678,586.85/8,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.82

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