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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.38, 11,296.72 and 4,828.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.38, 11,296.72 and 4,828.99 is: 6,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.38 : 11,296.72 = 4,828.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.38/11,296.72 = 4,828.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.38x = 11,296.72 × 4,828.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.38x = 54,551,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,551,747.91/8,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.72

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