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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150, 11,243.52 and 6,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150, 11,243.52 and 6,258.32 is: 8,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150 : 11,243.52 = 6,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150/11,243.52 = 6,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150x = 11,243.52 × 6,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150x = 70,365,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,365,546.09/8,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.81

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