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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.58, 11,243.88 and 4,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.58, 11,243.88 and 4,421.58 is: 6,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.58 : 11,243.88 = 4,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.58/11,243.88 = 4,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.58x = 11,243.88 × 4,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.58x = 49,715,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715,714.93/8,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.90

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