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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.31, 11,250.19 and 4,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.31, 11,250.19 and 4,426.31 is: 6,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.31 : 11,250.19 = 4,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.31/11,250.19 = 4,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.31x = 11,250.19 × 4,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.31x = 49,796,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,796,862.16/8,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.31

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