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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.77, 11,254.41 and 4,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.77, 11,254.41 and 4,799.72 is: 6,622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.77 : 11,254.41 = 4,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.77/11,254.41 = 4,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.77x = 11,254.41 × 4,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.77x = 54,018,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,018,044.90/8,156.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622.48

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