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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.46, 12,152.52 and 4,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.46, 12,152.52 and 4,397.22 is: 6,597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.46 : 12,152.52 = 4,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.46/12,152.52 = 4,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.46x = 12,152.52 × 4,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.46x = 53,437,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437,303.99/8,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,597.64

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