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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.35, 11,299.91 and 4,462.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.35, 11,299.91 and 4,462.35 is: 6,158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.35 : 11,299.91 = 4,462.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.35/11,299.91 = 4,462.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.35x = 11,299.91 × 4,462.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.35x = 50,424,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,424,096.89/8,188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.03

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