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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.03, 11,241.74 and 4,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.03, 11,241.74 and 4,791.68 is: 6,610.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.03 : 11,241.74 = 4,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.03/11,241.74 = 4,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.03x = 11,241.74 × 4,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.03x = 53,866,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866,796.76/8,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.21

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