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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.03, 11,247.09 and 4,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.03, 11,247.09 and 4,792.98 is: 6,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.03 : 11,247.09 = 4,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.03/11,247.09 = 4,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.03x = 11,247.09 × 4,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.03x = 53,907,101.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907,101.63/8,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.34

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