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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.58, 11,250.48 and 4,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.58, 11,250.48 and 4,793.25 is: 6,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.58 : 11,250.48 = 4,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.58/11,250.48 = 4,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.58x = 11,250.48 × 4,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.58x = 53,926,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926,363.26/8,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.26

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