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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.28, 11,241.99 and 4,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.28, 11,241.99 and 4,789.94 is: 6,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.28 : 11,241.99 = 4,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.28/11,241.99 = 4,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.28x = 11,241.99 × 4,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.28x = 53,848,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,848,401.37/8,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.75

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