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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.66, 11,315.51 and 4,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.66, 11,315.51 and 4,473.66 is: 6,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.66 : 11,315.51 = 4,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.66/11,315.51 = 4,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.66x = 11,315.51 × 4,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.66x = 50,621,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,621,744.47/8,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.64

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