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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.67, 11,298.99 and 4,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.67, 11,298.99 and 4,650.90 is: 6,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.67 : 11,298.99 = 4,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.67/11,298.99 = 4,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.67x = 11,298.99 × 4,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.67x = 52,550,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550,472.59/8,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.25

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