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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.16, 11,264.94 and 4,803.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.16, 11,264.94 and 4,803.71 is: 6,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.16 : 11,264.94 = 4,803.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.16/11,264.94 = 4,803.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.16x = 11,264.94 × 4,803.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.16x = 54,113,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113,448.60/8,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.61

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