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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.44, 11,245.74 and 4,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.44, 11,245.74 and 4,612.88 is: 6,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.44 : 11,245.74 = 4,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.44/11,245.74 = 4,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.44x = 11,245.74 × 4,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.44x = 51,875,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875,249.13/8,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.72

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