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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.48, 11,243.52 and 4,421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.48, 11,243.52 and 4,421.48 is: 6,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.48 : 11,243.52 = 4,421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.48/11,243.52 = 4,421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.48x = 11,243.52 × 4,421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.48x = 49,712,998.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,998.81/8,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.64

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