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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.22, 11,260.15 and 4,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.22, 11,260.15 and 4,623.38 is: 6,381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.22 : 11,260.15 = 4,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.22/11,260.15 = 4,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.22x = 11,260.15 × 4,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.22x = 52,059,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059,896.01/8,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.29

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