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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.93, 11,250.09 and 4,615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.93, 11,250.09 and 4,615.47 is: 6,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.93 : 11,250.09 = 4,615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.93/11,250.09 = 4,615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.93x = 11,250.09 × 4,615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.93x = 51,924,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924,452.89/8,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.59

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