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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.57, 11,247.63 and 4,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.57, 11,247.63 and 4,793.75 is: 6,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.57 : 11,247.63 = 4,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.57/11,247.63 = 4,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.57x = 11,247.63 × 4,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.57x = 53,918,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,326.31/8,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.28

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