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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.58, 11,298.94 and 4,650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.58, 11,298.94 and 4,650.86 is: 6,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.58 : 11,298.94 = 4,650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.58/11,298.94 = 4,650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.58x = 11,298.94 × 4,650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.58x = 52,549,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549,788.09/8,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.23

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