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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.99, 11,261.95 and 4,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.99, 11,261.95 and 4,625.34 is: 6,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.99 : 11,261.95 = 4,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.99/11,261.95 = 4,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.99x = 11,261.95 × 4,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.99x = 52,090,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090,324.69/8,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.84

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