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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,186.94, 11,297.91 and 4,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,186.94, 11,297.91 and 4,829.76 is: 6,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,186.94 : 11,297.91 = 4,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,186.94/11,297.91 = 4,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,186.94x = 11,297.91 × 4,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,186.94x = 54,566,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,566,193.80/8,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.03

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