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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.94, 11,247.66 and 4,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.94, 11,247.66 and 4,793.88 is: 6,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.94 : 11,247.66 = 4,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.94/11,247.66 = 4,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.94x = 11,247.66 × 4,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.94x = 53,919,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919,932.32/8,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.18

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