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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.32, 11,259.57 and 4,622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.32, 11,259.57 and 4,622.05 is: 6,378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.32 : 11,259.57 = 4,622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.32/11,259.57 = 4,622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.32x = 11,259.57 × 4,622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.32x = 52,042,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,042,295.52/8,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.26

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