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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.98, 11,251.10 and 4,426.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.98, 11,251.10 and 4,426.98 is: 6,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.98 : 11,251.10 = 4,426.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.98/11,251.10 = 4,426.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.98x = 11,251.10 × 4,426.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.98x = 49,808,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808,372.54/8,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.22

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