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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.04, 12,295.86 and 4,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.04, 12,295.86 and 4,503.28 is: 6,753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.04 : 12,295.86 = 4,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.04/12,295.86 = 4,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.04x = 12,295.86 × 4,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.04x = 55,371,700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,371,700.42/8,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.44

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