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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.99, 11,246.51 and 4,965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.99, 11,246.51 and 4,965.93 is: 6,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.99 : 11,246.51 = 4,965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.99/11,246.51 = 4,965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.99x = 11,246.51 × 4,965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.99x = 55,849,356.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,356.57/8,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.85

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