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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,198.79, 12,298.17 and 3,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,198.79, 12,298.17 and 3,811.11 is: 5,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,198.79 : 12,298.17 = 3,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,198.79/12,298.17 = 3,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,198.79x = 12,298.17 × 3,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,198.79x = 46,869,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,869,678.67/8,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.66

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