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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.73, 11,246.22 and 6,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.73, 11,246.22 and 6,136.26 is: 8,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.73 : 11,246.22 = 6,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.73/11,246.22 = 6,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.73x = 11,246.22 × 6,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.73x = 69,009,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,009,729.94/8,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.69

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