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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.79, 11,260.07 and 4,622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.79, 11,260.07 and 4,622.93 is: 6,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.79 : 11,260.07 = 4,622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.79/11,260.07 = 4,622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.79x = 11,260.07 × 4,622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.79x = 52,054,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,515.41/8,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.39

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