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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.28, 11,315.98 and 4,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.28, 11,315.98 and 4,663.02 is: 6,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.28 : 11,315.98 = 4,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.28/11,315.98 = 4,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.28x = 11,315.98 × 4,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.28x = 52,766,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766,641.06/8,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.52

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