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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.93, 12,282.78 and 4,489.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.93, 12,282.78 and 4,489.75 is: 6,737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.93 : 12,282.78 = 4,489.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.93/12,282.78 = 4,489.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.93x = 12,282.78 × 4,489.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.93x = 55,146,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146,611.51/8,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.58

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