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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.08, 11,261.66 and 4,624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.08, 11,261.66 and 4,624.85 is: 6,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.08 : 11,261.66 = 4,624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.08/11,261.66 = 4,624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.08x = 11,261.66 × 4,624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.08x = 52,083,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,408.82/8,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.93

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