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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.79, 11,243.95 and 4,421.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.79, 11,243.95 and 4,421.79 is: 6,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.79 : 11,243.95 = 4,421.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.79/11,243.95 = 4,421.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.79x = 11,243.95 × 4,421.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.79x = 49,718,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718,372.37/8,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.07

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