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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.26, 11,250.48 and 4,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.26, 11,250.48 and 4,965.59 is: 6,853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.26 : 11,250.48 = 4,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.26/11,250.48 = 4,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.26x = 11,250.48 × 4,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.26x = 55,865,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,865,214.73/8,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.57

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