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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.19, 11,197.59 and 4,388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.19, 11,197.59 and 4,388.19 is: 6,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.19 : 11,197.59 = 4,388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.19/11,197.59 = 4,388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.19x = 11,197.59 × 4,388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.19x = 49,137,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137,152.46/8,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.71

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