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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.76, 11,297.34 and 4,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.76, 11,297.34 and 4,649.52 is: 6,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.76 : 11,297.34 = 4,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.76/11,297.34 = 4,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.76x = 11,297.34 × 4,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.76x = 52,527,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527,208.28/8,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.12

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