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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.23, 11,293.73 and 4,827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.23, 11,293.73 and 4,827.18 is: 6,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.23 : 11,293.73 = 4,827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.23/11,293.73 = 4,827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.23x = 11,293.73 × 4,827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.23x = 54,516,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,843.45/8,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.21

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