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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.81, 11,288.11 and 4,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.81, 11,288.11 and 4,994.26 is: 6,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.81 : 11,288.11 = 4,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.81/11,288.11 = 4,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.81x = 11,288.11 × 4,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.81x = 56,375,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,375,724.91/8,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.37

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