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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.23, 11,290.13 and 4,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.23, 11,290.13 and 4,995.37 is: 6,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.23 : 11,290.13 = 4,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.23/11,290.13 = 4,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.23x = 11,290.13 × 4,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.23x = 56,398,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,398,376.70/8,183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.95

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