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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.73, 11,256.26 and 4,801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.73, 11,256.26 and 4,801.25 is: 6,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.73 : 11,256.26 = 4,801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.73/11,256.26 = 4,801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.73x = 11,256.26 × 4,801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.73x = 54,044,062.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044,062.04/8,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.89

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