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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.62, 11,258.55 and 4,621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.62, 11,258.55 and 4,621.62 is: 6,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.62 : 11,258.55 = 4,621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.62/11,258.55 = 4,621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.62x = 11,258.55 × 4,621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.62x = 52,032,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032,739.85/8,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.64

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