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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.30, 11,371.62 and 4,463.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.30, 11,371.62 and 4,463.51 is: 6,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.30 : 11,371.62 = 4,463.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.30/11,371.62 = 4,463.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.30x = 11,371.62 × 4,463.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.30x = 50,757,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757,299.47/8,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.64

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