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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.56, 11,261.02 and 4,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.56, 11,261.02 and 4,802.44 is: 6,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.56 : 11,261.02 = 4,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.56/11,261.02 = 4,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.56x = 11,261.02 × 4,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.56x = 54,080,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,080,372.89/8,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.67

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