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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.25, 11,301.54 and 4,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.25, 11,301.54 and 4,832.22 is: 6,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.25 : 11,301.54 = 4,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.25/11,301.54 = 4,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.25x = 11,301.54 × 4,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.25x = 54,611,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611,527.62/8,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.68

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