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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.03, 11,295.02 and 4,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.03, 11,295.02 and 4,996.65 is: 6,896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.03 : 11,295.02 = 4,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.03/11,295.02 = 4,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.03x = 11,295.02 × 4,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.03x = 56,437,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437,236.70/8,184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.02

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