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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.69, 11,260.31 and 4,802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.69, 11,260.31 and 4,802.51 is: 6,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.69 : 11,260.31 = 4,802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.69/11,260.31 = 4,802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.69x = 11,260.31 × 4,802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.69x = 54,077,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,077,671.06/8,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.42

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