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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.70, 11,253.80 and 4,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.70, 11,253.80 and 4,618.24 is: 6,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.70 : 11,253.80 = 4,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.70/11,253.80 = 4,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.70x = 11,253.80 × 4,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.70x = 51,972,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972,749.31/8,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.35

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