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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.50, 11,251.69 and 4,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.50, 11,251.69 and 4,797.96 is: 6,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.50 : 11,251.69 = 4,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.50/11,251.69 = 4,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.50x = 11,251.69 × 4,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.50x = 53,985,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985,158.55/8,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.29

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