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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.82, 11,255.40 and 4,969.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.82, 11,255.40 and 4,969.15 is: 6,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.82 : 11,255.40 = 4,969.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.82/11,255.40 = 4,969.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.82x = 11,255.40 × 4,969.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.82x = 55,929,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929,770.91/8,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.49

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