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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.28, 11,299.36 and 4,651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.28, 11,299.36 and 4,651.09 is: 6,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.28 : 11,299.36 = 4,651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.28/11,299.36 = 4,651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.28x = 11,299.36 × 4,651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.28x = 52,554,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,554,283.81/8,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.02

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