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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.66, 11,259.81 and 4,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.66, 11,259.81 and 4,623.39 is: 6,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.66 : 11,259.81 = 4,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.66/11,259.81 = 4,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.66x = 11,259.81 × 4,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.66x = 52,058,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,058,492.96/8,160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.20

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