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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.58, 11,315.96 and 4,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.58, 11,315.96 and 4,663.12 is: 6,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.58 : 11,315.96 = 4,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.58/11,315.96 = 4,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.58x = 11,315.96 × 4,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.58x = 52,767,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767,679.40/8,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.41

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