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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.02, 11,262.23 and 4,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.02, 11,262.23 and 4,435.02 is: 6,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.02 : 11,262.23 = 4,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.02/11,262.23 = 4,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.02x = 11,262.23 × 4,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.02x = 49,948,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,948,215.29/8,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.34

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