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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.65, 11,247.11 and 6,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.65, 11,247.11 and 6,476.11 is: 8,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.65 : 11,247.11 = 6,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.65/11,247.11 = 6,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.65x = 11,247.11 × 6,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.65x = 72,837,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,837,465.31/8,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.41

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