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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.99, 11,245.93 and 4,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.99, 11,245.93 and 4,794.75 is: 6,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.99 : 11,245.93 = 4,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.99/11,245.93 = 4,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.99x = 11,245.93 × 4,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.99x = 53,921,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921,422.87/8,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.51

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