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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.36, 11,247.47 and 4,614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.36, 11,247.47 and 4,614.71 is: 6,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.36 : 11,247.47 = 4,614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.36/11,247.47 = 4,614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.36x = 11,247.47 × 4,614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.36x = 51,903,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,903,732.97/8,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.28

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