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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,143.99, 11,238.99 and 4,786.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,143.99, 11,238.99 and 4,786.76 is: 6,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,143.99 : 11,238.99 = 4,786.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,143.99/11,238.99 = 4,786.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,143.99x = 11,238.99 × 4,786.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,143.99x = 53,798,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798,347.77/8,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.90

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