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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.61, 11,177.19 and 4,562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.61, 11,177.19 and 4,562.79 is: 6,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.61 : 11,177.19 = 4,562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.61/11,177.19 = 4,562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.61x = 11,177.19 × 4,562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.61x = 50,999,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,999,170.76/8,099.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.50

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