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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.88, 11,248.22 and 4,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.88, 11,248.22 and 4,614 is: 6,367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.88 : 11,248.22 = 4,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.88/11,248.22 = 4,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.88x = 11,248.22 × 4,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.88x = 51,899,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899,287.08/8,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,367.32

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