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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.47, 11,261.98 and 4,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.47, 11,261.98 and 4,804.08 is: 6,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.47 : 11,261.98 = 4,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.47/11,261.98 = 4,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.47x = 11,261.98 × 4,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.47x = 54,103,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103,452.88/8,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.13

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