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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.66, 11,265.63 and 4,804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.66, 11,265.63 and 4,804.21 is: 6,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.66 : 11,265.63 = 4,804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.66/11,265.63 = 4,804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.66x = 11,265.63 × 4,804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.66x = 54,122,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122,395.97/8,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.30

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