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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.59, 11,255.86 and 4,798.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.59, 11,255.86 and 4,798.63 is: 6,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.59 : 11,255.86 = 4,798.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.59/11,255.86 = 4,798.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.59x = 11,255.86 × 4,798.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.59x = 54,012,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,707.47/8,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.97

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