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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.84, 11,246.18 and 4,962.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.84, 11,246.18 and 4,962.57 is: 6,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.84 : 11,246.18 = 4,962.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.84/11,246.18 = 4,962.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.84x = 11,246.18 × 4,962.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.84x = 55,809,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,809,955.48/8,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.30

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