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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.96, 11,261.08 and 4,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.96, 11,261.08 and 4,802.92 is: 6,628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.96 : 11,261.08 = 4,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.96/11,261.08 = 4,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.96x = 11,261.08 × 4,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.96x = 54,086,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,086,066.35/8,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.23

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