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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.39, 11,248.28 and 4,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.39, 11,248.28 and 4,791.52 is: 6,612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.39 : 11,248.28 = 4,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.39/11,248.28 = 4,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.39x = 11,248.28 × 4,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.39x = 53,896,358.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896,358.59/8,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,612.73

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