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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.03, 11,249.85 and 4,794.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.03, 11,249.85 and 4,794.98 is: 6,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.03 : 11,249.85 = 4,794.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.03/11,249.85 = 4,794.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.03x = 11,249.85 × 4,794.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.03x = 53,942,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942,805.75/8,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.10

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