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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.60, 11,258.90 and 4,622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.60, 11,258.90 and 4,622.05 is: 6,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.60 : 11,258.90 = 4,622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.60/11,258.90 = 4,622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.60x = 11,258.90 × 4,622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.60x = 52,039,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,039,198.75/8,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.45

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