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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.81, 11,298.69 and 4,830.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.81, 11,298.69 and 4,830.75 is: 6,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.81 : 11,298.69 = 4,830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.81/11,298.69 = 4,830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.81x = 11,298.69 × 4,830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.81x = 54,581,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581,146.72/8,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.15

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