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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.74, 11,292.03 and 4,825.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.74, 11,292.03 and 4,825.02 is: 6,658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.74 : 11,292.03 = 4,825.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.74/11,292.03 = 4,825.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.74x = 11,292.03 × 4,825.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.74x = 54,484,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,270.59/8,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,658.44

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