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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.66, 11,246.67 and 4,964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.66, 11,246.67 and 4,964.70 is: 6,849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.66 : 11,246.67 = 4,964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.66/11,246.67 = 4,964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.66x = 11,246.67 × 4,964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.66x = 55,836,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836,342.55/8,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.69

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