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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.83, 11,247.86 and 4,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.83, 11,247.86 and 4,746.85 is: 6,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.83 : 11,247.86 = 4,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.83/11,247.86 = 4,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.83x = 11,247.86 × 4,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.83x = 53,391,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,887.99/8,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.10

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