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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.33, 11,249.38 and 4,566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.33, 11,249.38 and 4,566.58 is: 6,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.33 : 11,249.38 = 4,566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.33/11,249.38 = 4,566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.33x = 11,249.38 × 4,566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.33x = 51,371,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371,171.31/8,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.18

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