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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.60, 11,251.88 and 4,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.60, 11,251.88 and 4,794.24 is: 6,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.60 : 11,251.88 = 4,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.60/11,251.88 = 4,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.60x = 11,251.88 × 4,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.60x = 53,944,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,944,213.17/8,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.62

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