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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.92, 11,298.36 and 4,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.92, 11,298.36 and 4,831.76 is: 6,667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.92 : 11,298.36 = 4,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.92/11,298.36 = 4,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.92x = 11,298.36 × 4,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.92x = 54,590,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590,963.91/8,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.26

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