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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.49, 11,262.64 and 4,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.49, 11,262.64 and 4,625.84 is: 6,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.49 : 11,262.64 = 4,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.49/11,262.64 = 4,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.49x = 11,262.64 × 4,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.49x = 52,099,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,170.62/8,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.54

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