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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.58, 11,251.86 and 4,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.58, 11,251.86 and 4,794.25 is: 6,617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.58 : 11,251.86 = 4,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.58/11,251.86 = 4,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.58x = 11,251.86 × 4,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.58x = 53,944,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,944,229.81/8,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.64

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