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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.44, 11,247.54 and 4,613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.44, 11,247.54 and 4,613.62 is: 6,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.44 : 11,247.54 = 4,613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.44/11,247.54 = 4,613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.44x = 11,247.54 × 4,613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.44x = 51,891,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891,875.49/8,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.76

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