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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.95, 11,259.35 and 4,432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.95, 11,259.35 and 4,432.95 is: 6,117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.95 : 11,259.35 = 4,432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.95/11,259.35 = 4,432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.95x = 11,259.35 × 4,432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.95x = 49,912,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,912,135.58/8,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.47

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