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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.66, 11,301.43 and 4,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.66, 11,301.43 and 4,463.58 is: 6,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.66 : 11,301.43 = 4,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.66/11,301.43 = 4,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.66x = 11,301.43 × 4,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.66x = 50,444,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,444,836.92/8,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.58

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