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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.08, 11,308.66 and 4,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.08, 11,308.66 and 4,837.98 is: 6,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.08 : 11,308.66 = 4,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.08/11,308.66 = 4,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.08x = 11,308.66 × 4,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.08x = 54,711,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,070.91/8,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.90

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