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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.06, 11,297.93 and 4,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.06, 11,297.93 and 4,830.02 is: 6,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.06 : 11,297.93 = 4,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.06/11,297.93 = 4,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.06x = 11,297.93 × 4,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.06x = 54,569,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569,147.22/8,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.29

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