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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.85, 11,298.59 and 5,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.85, 11,298.59 and 5,675.27 is: 7,834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.85 : 11,298.59 = 5,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.85/11,298.59 = 5,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.85x = 11,298.59 × 5,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.85x = 64,122,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122,485.28/8,184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.29

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