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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.52, 11,264.18 and 6,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.52, 11,264.18 and 6,266.72 is: 8,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.52 : 11,264.18 = 6,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.52/11,264.18 = 6,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.52x = 11,264.18 × 6,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.52x = 70,589,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,589,462.09/8,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.24

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