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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.69, 11,258.34 and 4,801.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.69, 11,258.34 and 4,801.63 is: 6,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.69 : 11,258.34 = 4,801.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.69/11,258.34 = 4,801.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.69x = 11,258.34 × 4,801.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.69x = 54,058,383.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,383.09/8,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.87

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