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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.58, 11,250.84 and 4,794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.58, 11,250.84 and 4,794.45 is: 6,615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.58 : 11,250.84 = 4,794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.58/11,250.84 = 4,794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.58x = 11,250.84 × 4,794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.58x = 53,941,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941,589.84/8,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.69

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