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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.98, 11,259.36 and 4,801.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.98, 11,259.36 and 4,801.77 is: 6,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.98 : 11,259.36 = 4,801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.98/11,259.36 = 4,801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.98x = 11,259.36 × 4,801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.98x = 54,064,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,857.07/8,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.42

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