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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.64, 11,257.17 and 4,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.64, 11,257.17 and 4,620.88 is: 6,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.64 : 11,257.17 = 4,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.64/11,257.17 = 4,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.64x = 11,257.17 × 4,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.64x = 52,018,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,018,059.85/8,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.60

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