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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.33, 11,261.70 and 4,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.33, 11,261.70 and 4,624.23 is: 6,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.33 : 11,261.70 = 4,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.33/11,261.70 = 4,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.33x = 11,261.70 × 4,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.33x = 52,076,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076,690.99/8,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.69

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