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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.56, 11,289.27 and 4,822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.56, 11,289.27 and 4,822.18 is: 6,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.56 : 11,289.27 = 4,822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.56/11,289.27 = 4,822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.56x = 11,289.27 × 4,822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.56x = 54,438,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,438,892.01/8,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.48

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