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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.63, 11,198.18 and 4,388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.63, 11,198.18 and 4,388.63 is: 6,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.63 : 11,198.18 = 4,388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.63/11,198.18 = 4,388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.63x = 11,198.18 × 4,388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.63x = 49,144,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,144,623.67/8,114.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.30

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