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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.87, 11,248.25 and 4,793.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.87, 11,248.25 and 4,793.83 is: 6,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.87 : 11,248.25 = 4,793.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.87/11,248.25 = 4,793.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.87x = 11,248.25 × 4,793.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.87x = 53,922,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,173.17/8,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.51

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