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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163, 11,264.94 and 4,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163, 11,264.94 and 4,851 is: 6,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163 : 11,264.94 = 4,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163/11,264.94 = 4,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163x = 11,264.94 × 4,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163x = 54,646,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646,223.94/8,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.38

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