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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,156.78, 11,255.99 and 4,619.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,156.78, 11,255.99 and 4,619.91 is: 6,375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,156.78 : 11,255.99 = 4,619.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,156.78/11,255.99 = 4,619.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,156.78x = 11,255.99 × 4,619.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,156.78x = 52,001,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001,637.66/8,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,375.27

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