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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.94, 11,310.72 and 4,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.94, 11,310.72 and 4,659.48 is: 6,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.94 : 11,310.72 = 4,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.94/11,310.72 = 4,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.94x = 11,310.72 × 4,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.94x = 52,702,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702,073.63/8,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.27

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