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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.57, 11,261.64 and 4,434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.57, 11,261.64 and 4,434.57 is: 6,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.57 : 11,261.64 = 4,434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.57/11,261.64 = 4,434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.57x = 11,261.64 × 4,434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.57x = 49,940,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940,530.89/8,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.74

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