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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.41, 11,294.80 and 4,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.41, 11,294.80 and 4,647.95 is: 6,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.41 : 11,294.80 = 4,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.41/11,294.80 = 4,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.41x = 11,294.80 × 4,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.41x = 52,497,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,497,665.66/8,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.35

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