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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.94, 11,297.61 and 5,794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.94, 11,297.61 and 5,794.47 is: 7,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.94 : 11,297.61 = 5,794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.94/11,297.61 = 5,794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.94x = 11,297.61 × 5,794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.94x = 65,463,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,463,662.22/8,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.11

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