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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.08, 11,246.12 and 4,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.08, 11,246.12 and 4,792.08 is: 6,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.08 : 11,246.12 = 4,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.08/11,246.12 = 4,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.08x = 11,246.12 × 4,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.08x = 53,892,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,306.73/8,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.30

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