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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.54, 11,259.90 and 4,801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.54, 11,259.90 and 4,801.58 is: 6,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.54 : 11,259.90 = 4,801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.54/11,259.90 = 4,801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.54x = 11,259.90 × 4,801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.54x = 54,065,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065,254.34/8,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.02

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