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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.65, 11,291.88 and 4,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.65, 11,291.88 and 4,825.62 is: 6,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.65 : 11,291.88 = 4,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.65/11,291.88 = 4,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.65x = 11,291.88 × 4,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.65x = 54,490,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490,321.97/8,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.25

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