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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.97, 11,302.16 and 4,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.97, 11,302.16 and 4,654.32 is: 6,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.97 : 11,302.16 = 4,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.97/11,302.16 = 4,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.97x = 11,302.16 × 4,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.97x = 52,603,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,869.33/8,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,422.96

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