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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.64, 11,244.06 and 4,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.64, 11,244.06 and 4,789.92 is: 6,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.64 : 11,244.06 = 4,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.64/11,244.06 = 4,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.64x = 11,244.06 × 4,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.64x = 53,858,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858,147.88/8,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.28

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