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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.93, 11,250.29 and 4,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.93, 11,250.29 and 4,566.71 is: 6,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.93 : 11,250.29 = 4,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.93/11,250.29 = 4,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.93x = 11,250.29 × 4,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.93x = 51,376,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,376,851.39/8,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.42

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