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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.40, 11,301.67 and 4,653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.40, 11,301.67 and 4,653.21 is: 6,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.40 : 11,301.67 = 4,653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.40/11,301.67 = 4,653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.40x = 11,301.67 × 4,653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.40x = 52,589,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589,043.86/8,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.60

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