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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.08, 11,257.68 and 4,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.08, 11,257.68 and 4,622.44 is: 6,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.08 : 11,257.68 = 4,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.08/11,257.68 = 4,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.08x = 11,257.68 × 4,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.08x = 52,037,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,037,950.34/8,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.92

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