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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.17, 11,262.29 and 4,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.17, 11,262.29 and 4,803.59 is: 6,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.17 : 11,262.29 = 4,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.17/11,262.29 = 4,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.17x = 11,262.29 × 4,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.17x = 54,099,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,099,343.29/8,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,628.87

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