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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150, 11,247.24 and 4,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150, 11,247.24 and 4,424.24 is: 6,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150 : 11,247.24 = 4,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150/11,247.24 = 4,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150x = 11,247.24 × 4,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150x = 49,760,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760,489.10/8,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.58

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