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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.55, 11,259.27 and 4,622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.55, 11,259.27 and 4,622.01 is: 6,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.55 : 11,259.27 = 4,622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.55/11,259.27 = 4,622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.55x = 11,259.27 × 4,622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.55x = 52,040,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,040,458.53/8,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,377.86

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