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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.34, 11,314.08 and 4,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.34, 11,314.08 and 4,613.86 is: 6,366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.34 : 11,314.08 = 4,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.34/11,314.08 = 4,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.34x = 11,314.08 × 4,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.34x = 52,201,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,201,595.29/8,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,366.56

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