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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.08, 11,300.86 and 4,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.08, 11,300.86 and 4,463 is: 6,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.08 : 11,300.86 = 4,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.08/11,300.86 = 4,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.08x = 11,300.86 × 4,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.08x = 50,435,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,435,738.18/8,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.90

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