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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.06, 12,148.58 and 4,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.06, 12,148.58 and 4,633.88 is: 6,950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.06 : 12,148.58 = 4,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.06/12,148.58 = 4,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.06x = 12,148.58 × 4,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.06x = 56,295,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295,012.73/8,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.81

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