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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.54, 11,315.35 and 4,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.54, 11,315.35 and 4,473.54 is: 6,173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.54 : 11,315.35 = 4,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.54/11,315.35 = 4,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.54x = 11,315.35 × 4,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.54x = 50,619,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,619,670.84/8,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.48

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