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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.13, 11,243.04 and 4,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.13, 11,243.04 and 4,421.13 is: 6,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.13 : 11,243.04 = 4,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.13/11,243.04 = 4,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.13x = 11,243.04 × 4,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.13x = 49,706,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706,941.44/8,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.16

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