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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.53, 11,247.78 and 4,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.53, 11,247.78 and 4,793.49 is: 6,615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.53 : 11,247.78 = 4,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.53/11,247.78 = 4,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.53x = 11,247.78 × 4,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.53x = 53,916,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916,040.75/8,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.03

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