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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.21, 11,246.31 and 4,565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.21, 11,246.31 and 4,565.35 is: 6,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.21 : 11,246.31 = 4,565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.21/11,246.31 = 4,565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.21x = 11,246.31 × 4,565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.21x = 51,343,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,343,341.36/8,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,299.63

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