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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.63, 11,247.86 and 4,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.63, 11,247.86 and 4,424.63 is: 6,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.63 : 11,247.86 = 4,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.63/11,247.86 = 4,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.63x = 11,247.86 × 4,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.63x = 49,767,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767,573.61/8,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.98

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