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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.76, 11,199.73 and 4,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.76, 11,199.73 and 4,389.76 is: 6,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.76 : 11,199.73 = 4,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.76/11,199.73 = 4,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.76x = 11,199.73 × 4,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.76x = 49,164,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164,138.02/8,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.86

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