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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.99, 11,184.85 and 4,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.99, 11,184.85 and 4,966.73 is: 6,850.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.99 : 11,184.85 = 4,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.99/11,184.85 = 4,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.99x = 11,184.85 × 4,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.99x = 55,552,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552,130.04/8,108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.68

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