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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.59, 11,209.22 and 4,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.59, 11,209.22 and 4,396.59 is: 6,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.59 : 11,209.22 = 4,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.59/11,209.22 = 4,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.59x = 11,209.22 × 4,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.59x = 49,282,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282,364.61/8,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.32

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