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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.93, 11,292.89 and 4,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.93, 11,292.89 and 4,826.48 is: 6,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.93 : 11,292.89 = 4,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.93/11,292.89 = 4,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.93x = 11,292.89 × 4,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.93x = 54,504,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,504,827.13/8,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.99

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