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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.04, 11,254.62 and 4,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.04, 11,254.62 and 4,966.54 is: 6,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.04 : 11,254.62 = 4,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.04/11,254.62 = 4,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.04x = 11,254.62 × 4,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.04x = 55,896,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896,528.59/8,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.75

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