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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.96, 11,259.70 and 4,801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.96, 11,259.70 and 4,801.92 is: 6,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.96 : 11,259.70 = 4,801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.96/11,259.70 = 4,801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.96x = 11,259.70 × 4,801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.96x = 54,068,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,068,178.62/8,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.85

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