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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.55, 11,176.02 and 4,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.55, 11,176.02 and 4,695.33 is: 6,478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.55 : 11,176.02 = 4,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.55/11,176.02 = 4,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.55x = 11,176.02 × 4,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.55x = 52,475,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,475,101.99/8,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.77

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