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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.58, 11,261.13 and 4,624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.58, 11,261.13 and 4,624.94 is: 6,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.58 : 11,261.13 = 4,624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.58/11,261.13 = 4,624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.58x = 11,261.13 × 4,624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.58x = 52,082,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082,050.58/8,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.37

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