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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.63, 11,289.75 and 4,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.63, 11,289.75 and 4,996.50 is: 6,894.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.63 : 11,289.75 = 4,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.63/11,289.75 = 4,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.63x = 11,289.75 × 4,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.63x = 56,409,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409,235.88/8,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.62

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