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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.72, 11,245.60 and 4,962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.72, 11,245.60 and 4,962.06 is: 6,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.72 : 11,245.60 = 4,962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.72/11,245.60 = 4,962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.72x = 11,245.60 × 4,962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.72x = 55,801,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801,341.94/8,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.71

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