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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.18, 11,292.78 and 4,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.18, 11,292.78 and 4,995.64 is: 6,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.18 : 11,292.78 = 4,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.18/11,292.78 = 4,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.18x = 11,292.78 × 4,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.18x = 56,414,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414,663.48/8,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.82

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