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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.61, 11,259.72 and 4,801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.61, 11,259.72 and 4,801.51 is: 6,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.61 : 11,259.72 = 4,801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.61/11,259.72 = 4,801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.61x = 11,259.72 × 4,801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.61x = 54,063,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063,658.18/8,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.39

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