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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.08, 11,247.50 and 4,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.08, 11,247.50 and 4,793.08 is: 6,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.08 : 11,247.50 = 4,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.08/11,247.50 = 4,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.08x = 11,247.50 × 4,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.08x = 53,910,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910,167.30/8,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.68

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