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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.41, 11,259.32 and 4,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.41, 11,259.32 and 4,799.52 is: 6,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.41 : 11,259.32 = 4,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.41/11,259.32 = 4,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.41x = 11,259.32 × 4,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.41x = 54,039,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039,307.53/8,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.75

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