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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.78, 11,315.64 and 4,473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.78, 11,315.64 and 4,473.78 is: 6,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.78 : 11,315.64 = 4,473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.78/11,315.64 = 4,473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.78x = 11,315.64 × 4,473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.78x = 50,623,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,623,683.92/8,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.79

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