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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.08, 11,179.53 and 4,742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.08, 11,179.53 and 4,742.97 is: 6,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.08 : 11,179.53 = 4,742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.08/11,179.53 = 4,742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.08x = 11,179.53 × 4,742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.08x = 53,024,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024,175.40/8,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.94

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