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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175, 11,281.50 and 4,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175, 11,281.50 and 4,449 is: 6,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175 : 11,281.50 = 4,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175/11,281.50 = 4,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175x = 11,281.50 × 4,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175x = 50,191,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191,393.50/8,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.62

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