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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.53, 11,258.55 and 4,622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.53, 11,258.55 and 4,622.07 is: 6,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.53 : 11,258.55 = 4,622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.53/11,258.55 = 4,622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.53x = 11,258.55 × 4,622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.53x = 52,037,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,037,806.20/8,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.33

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