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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.75, 11,250.96 and 4,966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.75, 11,250.96 and 4,966.18 is: 6,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.75 : 11,250.96 = 4,966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.75/11,250.96 = 4,966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.75x = 11,250.96 × 4,966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.75x = 55,874,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,874,292.53/8,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.43

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