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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.52, 11,290.52 and 6,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.52, 11,290.52 and 6,847.16 is: 9,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.52 : 11,290.52 = 6,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.52/11,290.52 = 6,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.52x = 11,290.52 × 6,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.52x = 77,307,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,307,957.59/8,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.02

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