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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.44, 11,243.47 and 4,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.44, 11,243.47 and 4,421.44 is: 6,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.44 : 11,243.47 = 4,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.44/11,243.47 = 4,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.44x = 11,243.47 × 4,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.44x = 49,712,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,277.78/8,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.58

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