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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.52, 11,261.44 and 4,624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.52, 11,261.44 and 4,624.44 is: 6,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.52 : 11,261.44 = 4,624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.52/11,261.44 = 4,624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.52x = 11,261.44 × 4,624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.52x = 52,077,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,077,853.59/8,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.68

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