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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.92, 11,248.72 and 4,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.92, 11,248.72 and 4,614.48 is: 6,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.92 : 11,248.72 = 4,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.92/11,248.72 = 4,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.92x = 11,248.72 × 4,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.92x = 51,906,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,906,993.47/8,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.24

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