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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.20, 11,260.26 and 4,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.20, 11,260.26 and 4,622.44 is: 6,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.20 : 11,260.26 = 4,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.20/11,260.26 = 4,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.20x = 11,260.26 × 4,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.20x = 52,049,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049,876.23/8,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.29

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