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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.98, 11,248.41 and 4,424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.98, 11,248.41 and 4,424.98 is: 6,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.98 : 11,248.41 = 4,424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.98/11,248.41 = 4,424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.98x = 11,248.41 × 4,424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.98x = 49,773,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,989.28/8,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.50

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