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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.16, 11,316.29 and 4,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.16, 11,316.29 and 4,841.76 is: 6,682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.16 : 11,316.29 = 4,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.16/11,316.29 = 4,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.16x = 11,316.29 × 4,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.16x = 54,790,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,760.27/8,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.48

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