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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.25, 11,262.54 and 4,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.25, 11,262.54 and 4,435.25 is: 6,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.25 : 11,262.54 = 4,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.25/11,262.54 = 4,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.25x = 11,262.54 × 4,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.25x = 49,952,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,952,180.54/8,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.65

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