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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.05, 11,261.79 and 4,624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.05, 11,261.79 and 4,624.19 is: 6,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.05 : 11,261.79 = 4,624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.05/11,261.79 = 4,624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.05x = 11,261.79 × 4,624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.05x = 52,076,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076,600.39/8,161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.12

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