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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.79, 11,258.69 and 4,621.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.79, 11,258.69 and 4,621.93 is: 6,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.79 : 11,258.69 = 4,621.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.79/11,258.69 = 4,621.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.79x = 11,258.69 × 4,621.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.79x = 52,036,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,036,860.48/8,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.01

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