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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.07, 11,249.55 and 4,793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.07, 11,249.55 and 4,793.07 is: 6,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.07 : 11,249.55 = 4,793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.07/11,249.55 = 4,793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.07x = 11,249.55 × 4,793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.07x = 53,919,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919,880.62/8,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.88

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