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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155, 11,252.91 and 4,618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155, 11,252.91 and 4,618.09 is: 6,372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155 : 11,252.91 = 4,618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155/11,252.91 = 4,618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155x = 11,252.91 × 4,618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155x = 51,966,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,966,951.14/8,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,372.40

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