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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.36, 11,301.50 and 4,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.36, 11,301.50 and 4,832.99 is: 6,669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.36 : 11,301.50 = 4,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.36/11,301.50 = 4,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.36x = 11,301.50 × 4,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.36x = 54,620,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620,036.49/8,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.63

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