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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.83, 11,249.24 and 4,793.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.83, 11,249.24 and 4,793.87 is: 6,615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.83 : 11,249.24 = 4,793.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.83/11,249.24 = 4,793.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.83x = 11,249.24 × 4,793.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.83x = 53,927,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,394.16/8,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.37

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