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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.72, 11,241.90 and 4,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.72, 11,241.90 and 4,609.08 is: 6,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.72 : 11,241.90 = 4,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.72/11,241.90 = 4,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.72x = 11,241.90 × 4,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.72x = 51,814,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,814,816.45/8,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.99

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