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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.10, 11,248.41 and 4,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.10, 11,248.41 and 4,791.74 is: 6,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.10 : 11,248.41 = 4,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.10/11,248.41 = 4,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.10x = 11,248.41 × 4,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.10x = 53,899,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899,399.89/8,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.16

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