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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.83, 11,300.58 and 4,652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.83, 11,300.58 and 4,652.03 is: 6,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.83 : 11,300.58 = 4,652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.83/11,300.58 = 4,652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.83x = 11,300.58 × 4,652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.83x = 52,570,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,665.43/8,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.80

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