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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.13, 11,301.02 and 4,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.13, 11,301.02 and 4,463.13 is: 6,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.13 : 11,301.02 = 4,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.13/11,301.02 = 4,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.13x = 11,301.02 × 4,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.13x = 50,437,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,437,876.05/8,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.13

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