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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.11, 11,247.57 and 4,962.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.11, 11,247.57 and 4,962.91 is: 6,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.11 : 11,247.57 = 4,962.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.11/11,247.57 = 4,962.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.11x = 11,247.57 × 4,962.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.11x = 55,820,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,820,677.63/8,150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.07

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