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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.72, 11,259.84 and 4,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.72, 11,259.84 and 4,803.36 is: 6,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.72 : 11,259.84 = 4,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.72/11,259.84 = 4,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.72x = 11,259.84 × 4,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.72x = 54,085,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,065.06/8,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.49

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