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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.70, 11,294.98 and 4,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.70, 11,294.98 and 4,826.32 is: 6,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.70 : 11,294.98 = 4,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.70/11,294.98 = 4,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.70x = 11,294.98 × 4,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.70x = 54,513,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,513,147.57/8,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.19

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