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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.82, 11,261.23 and 4,623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.82, 11,261.23 and 4,623.66 is: 6,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.82 : 11,261.23 = 4,623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.82/11,261.23 = 4,623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.82x = 11,261.23 × 4,623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.82x = 52,068,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068,098.70/8,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.04

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