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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.31, 12,149.55 and 4,399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.31, 12,149.55 and 4,399.65 is: 6,594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.31 : 12,149.55 = 4,399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.31/12,149.55 = 4,399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.31x = 12,149.55 × 4,399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.31x = 53,453,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,453,767.66/8,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.91

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