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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.34, 11,247.48 and 4,614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.34, 11,247.48 and 4,614.69 is: 6,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.34 : 11,247.48 = 4,614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.34/11,247.48 = 4,614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.34x = 11,247.48 × 4,614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.34x = 51,903,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,903,633.48/8,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.28

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