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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.94, 11,248.62 and 4,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.94, 11,248.62 and 4,964.27 is: 6,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.94 : 11,248.62 = 4,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.94/11,248.62 = 4,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.94x = 11,248.62 × 4,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.94x = 55,841,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,841,130.56/8,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.73

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