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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240, 11,371.48 and 4,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240, 11,371.48 and 4,514.24 is: 6,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240 : 11,371.48 = 4,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240/11,371.48 = 4,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240x = 11,371.48 × 4,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240x = 51,333,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,333,589.88/8,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.80

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