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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.44, 11,297.28 and 4,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.44, 11,297.28 and 4,460.44 is: 6,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.44 : 11,297.28 = 4,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.44/11,297.28 = 4,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.44x = 11,297.28 × 4,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.44x = 50,390,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390,828.09/8,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.40

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