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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.03, 11,299.16 and 4,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.03, 11,299.16 and 4,999.65 is: 6,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.03 : 11,299.16 = 4,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.03/11,299.16 = 4,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.03x = 11,299.16 × 4,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.03x = 56,491,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,491,820.30/8,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.16

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