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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.67, 12,283.78 and 4,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.67, 12,283.78 and 4,499.64 is: 6,744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.67 : 12,283.78 = 4,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.67/12,283.78 = 4,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.67x = 12,283.78 × 4,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.67x = 55,272,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272,587.84/8,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.12

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