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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.01, 11,245.50 and 4,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.01, 11,245.50 and 4,423.01 is: 6,103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.01 : 11,245.50 = 4,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.01/11,245.50 = 4,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.01x = 11,245.50 × 4,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.01x = 49,738,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,738,902.73/8,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.68

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