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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.85, 11,299.95 and 4,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.85, 11,299.95 and 4,651.20 is: 6,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.85 : 11,299.95 = 4,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.85/11,299.95 = 4,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.85x = 11,299.95 × 4,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.85x = 52,558,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,558,327.44/8,186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.85

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