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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.58, 11,258.37 and 4,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.58, 11,258.37 and 4,622.94 is: 6,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.58 : 11,258.37 = 4,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.58/11,258.37 = 4,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.58x = 11,258.37 × 4,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.58x = 52,046,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046,769.01/8,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.61

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