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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.36, 11,259.38 and 4,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.36, 11,259.38 and 4,801.26 is: 6,627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.36 : 11,259.38 = 4,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.36/11,259.38 = 4,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.36x = 11,259.38 × 4,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.36x = 54,059,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,059,186.81/8,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.04

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