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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.94, 11,250.42 and 4,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.94, 11,250.42 and 4,795.88 is: 6,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.94 : 11,250.42 = 4,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.94/11,250.42 = 4,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.94x = 11,250.42 × 4,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.94x = 53,955,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955,664.27/8,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.94

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