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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.68, 11,294.95 and 4,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.68, 11,294.95 and 4,826.30 is: 6,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.68 : 11,294.95 = 4,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.68/11,294.95 = 4,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.68x = 11,294.95 × 4,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.68x = 54,512,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512,748.64/8,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.16

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