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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.64, 11,247.78 and 4,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.64, 11,247.78 and 4,795.12 is: 6,616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.64 : 11,247.78 = 4,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.64/11,247.78 = 4,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.64x = 11,247.78 × 4,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.64x = 53,934,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,934,396.63/8,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.39

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