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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.72, 11,261.73 and 4,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.72, 11,261.73 and 4,434.72 is: 6,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.72 : 11,261.73 = 4,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.72/11,261.73 = 4,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.72x = 11,261.73 × 4,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.72x = 49,942,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,942,619.27/8,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.88

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