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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.94, 11,262.10 and 4,434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.94, 11,262.10 and 4,434.94 is: 6,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.94 : 11,262.10 = 4,434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.94/11,262.10 = 4,434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.94x = 11,262.10 × 4,434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.94x = 49,946,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946,737.77/8,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.22

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