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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.06, 11,309.12 and 4,658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.06, 11,309.12 and 4,658.41 is: 6,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.06 : 11,309.12 = 4,658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.06/11,309.12 = 4,658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.06x = 11,309.12 × 4,658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.06x = 52,682,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,517.70/8,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.35

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