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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.92, 11,283.30 and 5,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.92, 11,283.30 and 5,663.18 is: 7,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.92 : 11,283.30 = 5,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.92/11,283.30 = 5,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.92x = 11,283.30 × 5,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.92x = 63,899,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,899,387.10/8,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.97

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