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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.14, 11,448.96 and 4,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.14, 11,448.96 and 4,940.06 is: 6,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.14 : 11,448.96 = 4,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.14/11,448.96 = 4,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.14x = 11,448.96 × 4,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.14x = 56,558,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558,549.34/8,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.99

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