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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.32, 11,261.32 and 4,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.32, 11,261.32 and 4,623.44 is: 6,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.32 : 11,261.32 = 4,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.32/11,261.32 = 4,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.32x = 11,261.32 × 4,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.32x = 52,066,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,066,037.34/8,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.39

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