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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.56, 11,293.86 and 5,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.56, 11,293.86 and 5,533 is: 7,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.56 : 11,293.86 = 5,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.56/11,293.86 = 5,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.56x = 11,293.86 × 5,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.56x = 62,488,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,488,927.38/8,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.11

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