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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.04, 11,246.94 and 4,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.04, 11,246.94 and 4,962.60 is: 6,848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.04 : 11,246.94 = 4,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.04/11,246.94 = 4,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.04x = 11,246.94 × 4,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.04x = 55,814,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,064.44/8,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.32

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