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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.88, 11,246.84 and 4,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.88, 11,246.84 and 4,423.88 is: 6,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.88 : 11,246.84 = 4,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.88/11,246.84 = 4,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.88x = 11,246.84 × 4,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.88x = 49,754,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754,670.54/8,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.96

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