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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.95, 11,248.64 and 4,793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.95, 11,248.64 and 4,793.91 is: 6,615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.95 : 11,248.64 = 4,793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.95/11,248.64 = 4,793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.95x = 11,248.64 × 4,793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.95x = 53,924,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924,967.78/8,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.79

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