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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.52, 11,251.92 and 4,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.52, 11,251.92 and 4,427.52 is: 6,110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.52 : 11,251.92 = 4,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.52/11,251.92 = 4,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.52x = 11,251.92 × 4,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.52x = 49,818,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818,100.84/8,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.01

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