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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.99, 11,312.97 and 4,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.99, 11,312.97 and 4,613.14 is: 6,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.99 : 11,312.97 = 4,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.99/11,312.97 = 4,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.99x = 11,312.97 × 4,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.99x = 52,188,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,188,382.01/8,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.00

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