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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.63, 11,248.43 and 4,613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.63, 11,248.43 and 4,613.85 is: 6,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.63 : 11,248.43 = 4,613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.63/11,248.43 = 4,613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.63x = 11,248.43 × 4,613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.63x = 51,898,545.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898,545.69/8,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.43

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