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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.03, 11,311.49 and 4,659.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.03, 11,311.49 and 4,659.78 is: 6,431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.03 : 11,311.49 = 4,659.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.03/11,311.49 = 4,659.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.03x = 11,311.49 × 4,659.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.03x = 52,709,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709,054.87/8,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.05

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