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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.59, 11,313.46 and 4,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.59, 11,313.46 and 4,841.23 is: 6,680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.59 : 11,313.46 = 4,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.59/11,313.46 = 4,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.59x = 11,313.46 × 4,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.59x = 54,771,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771,061.96/8,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.55

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