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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.62, 11,358.17 and 4,453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.62, 11,358.17 and 4,453.71 is: 6,146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.62 : 11,358.17 = 4,453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.62/11,358.17 = 4,453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.62x = 11,358.17 × 4,453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.62x = 50,585,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,585,949.65/8,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,146.07

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