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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.46, 11,247.54 and 4,424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.46, 11,247.54 and 4,424.46 is: 6,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.46 : 11,247.54 = 4,424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.46/11,247.54 = 4,424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.46x = 11,247.54 × 4,424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.46x = 49,764,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,764,290.83/8,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.70

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