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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.74, 11,260.21 and 4,624.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.74, 11,260.21 and 4,624.09 is: 6,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.74 : 11,260.21 = 4,624.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.74/11,260.21 = 4,624.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.74x = 11,260.21 × 4,624.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.74x = 52,068,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068,224.46/8,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.11

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