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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.62, 11,251.18 and 4,615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.62, 11,251.18 and 4,615.86 is: 6,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.62 : 11,251.18 = 4,615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.62/11,251.18 = 4,615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.62x = 11,251.18 × 4,615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.62x = 51,933,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,933,871.71/8,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.21

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