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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.88, 11,249.32 and 4,794.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.88, 11,249.32 and 4,794.48 is: 6,617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.88 : 11,249.32 = 4,794.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.88/11,249.32 = 4,794.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.88x = 11,249.32 × 4,794.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.88x = 53,934,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,934,639.75/8,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.03

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