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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.59, 11,287.99 and 4,643.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.59, 11,287.99 and 4,643.03 is: 6,407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.59 : 11,287.99 = 4,643.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.59/11,287.99 = 4,643.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.59x = 11,287.99 × 4,643.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.59x = 52,410,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,510.23/8,179.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.47

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