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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.15, 11,242.89 and 4,790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.15, 11,242.89 and 4,790.10 is: 6,610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.15 : 11,242.89 = 4,790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.15/11,242.89 = 4,790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.15x = 11,242.89 × 4,790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.15x = 53,854,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854,567.39/8,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.24

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