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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.88, 11,251.02 and 4,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.88, 11,251.02 and 4,795.82 is: 6,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.88 : 11,251.02 = 4,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.88/11,251.02 = 4,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.88x = 11,251.02 × 4,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.88x = 53,957,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957,866.74/8,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.26

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