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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154, 11,252.52 and 4,617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154, 11,252.52 and 4,617.54 is: 6,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154 : 11,252.52 = 4,617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154/11,252.52 = 4,617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154x = 11,252.52 × 4,617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154x = 51,958,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,958,961.20/8,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.21

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