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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.44, 11,298.65 and 4,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.44, 11,298.65 and 4,830.08 is: 6,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.44 : 11,298.65 = 4,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.44/11,298.65 = 4,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.44x = 11,298.65 × 4,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.44x = 54,573,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573,359.24/8,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.32

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