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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.48, 11,247.27 and 5,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.48, 11,247.27 and 5,006.06 is: 6,908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.48 : 11,247.27 = 5,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.48/11,247.27 = 5,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.48x = 11,247.27 × 5,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.48x = 56,304,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,304,536.57/8,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.12

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