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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.62, 11,251.62 and 4,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.62, 11,251.62 and 4,615.76 is: 6,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.62 : 11,251.62 = 4,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.62/11,251.62 = 4,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.62x = 11,251.62 × 4,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.62x = 51,934,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934,721.27/8,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,370.31

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