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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.76, 11,312.34 and 4,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.76, 11,312.34 and 4,840.68 is: 6,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.76 : 11,312.34 = 4,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.76/11,312.34 = 4,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.76x = 11,312.34 × 4,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.76x = 54,759,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,759,417.99/8,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.62

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