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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.99, 11,274.05 and 4,812.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.99, 11,274.05 and 4,812.15 is: 6,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.99 : 11,274.05 = 4,812.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.99/11,274.05 = 4,812.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.99x = 11,274.05 × 4,812.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.99x = 54,252,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,419.71/8,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.45

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