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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.03, 11,244.69 and 4,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.03, 11,244.69 and 4,794.12 is: 6,613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.03 : 11,244.69 = 4,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.03/11,244.69 = 4,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.03x = 11,244.69 × 4,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.03x = 53,908,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908,393.22/8,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.69

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