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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.82, 11,248.40 and 4,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.82, 11,248.40 and 4,613.96 is: 6,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.82 : 11,248.40 = 4,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.82/11,248.40 = 4,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.82x = 11,248.40 × 4,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.82x = 51,899,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899,667.66/8,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.42

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