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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.06, 11,259.96 and 4,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.06, 11,259.96 and 4,622.52 is: 6,378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.06 : 11,259.96 = 4,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.06/11,259.96 = 4,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.06x = 11,259.96 × 4,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.06x = 52,049,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049,390.30/8,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,378.55

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