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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.41, 11,253.72 and 4,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.41, 11,253.72 and 4,618.72 is: 6,374.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.41 : 11,253.72 = 4,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.41/11,253.72 = 4,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.41x = 11,253.72 × 4,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.41x = 51,977,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,977,781.64/8,153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.97

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