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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.57, 11,301.23 and 4,832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.57, 11,301.23 and 4,832.53 is: 6,668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.57 : 11,301.23 = 4,832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.57/11,301.23 = 4,832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.57x = 11,301.23 × 4,832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.57x = 54,613,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,613,452.34/8,189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.66

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