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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.59, 11,312.08 and 4,840.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.59, 11,312.08 and 4,840.23 is: 6,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.59 : 11,312.08 = 4,840.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.59/11,312.08 = 4,840.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.59x = 11,312.08 × 4,840.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.59x = 54,753,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753,068.98/8,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.17

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