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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.84, 11,258.88 and 4,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.84, 11,258.88 and 4,621.84 is: 6,377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.84 : 11,258.88 = 4,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.84/11,258.88 = 4,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.84x = 11,258.88 × 4,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.84x = 52,036,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,036,741.94/8,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.96

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