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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.51, 13,231.75 and 6,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.51, 13,231.75 and 6,851.52 is: 10,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.51 : 13,231.75 = 6,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.51/13,231.75 = 6,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.51x = 13,231.75 × 6,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.51x = 90,657,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,657,599.76/8,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,245.52

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