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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.14, 12,264.53 and 4,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.14, 12,264.53 and 4,974.59 is: 7,452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.14 : 12,264.53 = 4,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.14/12,264.53 = 4,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.14x = 12,264.53 × 4,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.14x = 61,011,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011,008.29/8,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.96

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