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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.93, 11,244.15 and 4,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.93, 11,244.15 and 4,421.93 is: 6,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.93 : 11,244.15 = 4,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.93/11,244.15 = 4,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.93x = 11,244.15 × 4,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.93x = 49,720,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720,822.10/8,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.26

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