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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.76, 11,248.54 and 4,963.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.76, 11,248.54 and 4,963.61 is: 6,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.76 : 11,248.54 = 4,963.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.76/11,248.54 = 4,963.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.76x = 11,248.54 × 4,963.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.76x = 55,833,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,833,381.34/8,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.08

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