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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.93, 11,261.97 and 4,526.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.93, 11,261.97 and 4,526.87 is: 6,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.93 : 11,261.97 = 4,526.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.93/11,261.97 = 4,526.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.93x = 11,261.97 × 4,526.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.93x = 50,981,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981,417.82/8,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.01

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