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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.33, 11,246.68 and 6,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.33, 11,246.68 and 6,475.79 is: 8,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.33 : 11,246.68 = 6,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.33/11,246.68 = 6,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.33x = 11,246.68 × 6,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.33x = 72,831,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,831,174.09/8,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.98

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