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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.58, 11,250.38 and 4,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.58, 11,250.38 and 4,795.76 is: 6,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.58 : 11,250.38 = 4,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.58/11,250.38 = 4,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.58x = 11,250.38 × 4,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.58x = 53,954,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,122.39/8,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.04

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