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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.79, 11,247.75 and 4,614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.79, 11,247.75 and 4,614.21 is: 6,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.79 : 11,247.75 = 4,614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.79/11,247.75 = 4,614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.79x = 11,247.75 × 4,614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.79x = 51,899,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899,480.53/8,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.42

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