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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.32, 11,248.83 and 4,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.32, 11,248.83 and 4,425.32 is: 6,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.32 : 11,248.83 = 4,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.32/11,248.83 = 4,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.32x = 11,248.83 × 4,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.32x = 49,779,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,594.00/8,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.94

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