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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.93, 11,187.63 and 4,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.93, 11,187.63 and 4,749.84 is: 6,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.93 : 11,187.63 = 4,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.93/11,187.63 = 4,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.93x = 11,187.63 × 4,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.93x = 53,139,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,452.48/8,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,554.82

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