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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.58, 11,248.08 and 4,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.58, 11,248.08 and 4,613.76 is: 6,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.58 : 11,248.08 = 4,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.58/11,248.08 = 4,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.58x = 11,248.08 × 4,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.58x = 51,895,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,895,941.58/8,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.15

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