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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.94, 11,399.06 and 4,723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.94, 11,399.06 and 4,723.15 is: 6,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.94 : 11,399.06 = 4,723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.94/11,399.06 = 4,723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.94x = 11,399.06 × 4,723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.94x = 53,839,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839,470.24/8,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.14

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