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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.22, 11,261.53 and 4,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.22, 11,261.53 and 4,624.38 is: 6,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.22 : 11,261.53 = 4,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.22/11,261.53 = 4,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.22x = 11,261.53 × 4,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.22x = 52,077,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,077,594.10/8,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.67

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