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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.91, 11,199.94 and 4,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.91, 11,199.94 and 4,389.91 is: 6,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.91 : 11,199.94 = 4,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.91/11,199.94 = 4,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.91x = 11,199.94 × 4,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.91x = 49,166,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166,728.61/8,115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.07

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