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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.57, 11,250.39 and 4,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.57, 11,250.39 and 4,795.75 is: 6,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.57 : 11,250.39 = 4,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.57/11,250.39 = 4,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.57x = 11,250.39 × 4,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.57x = 53,954,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,057.84/8,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.04

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