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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.75, 11,263.31 and 4,435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.75, 11,263.31 and 4,435.75 is: 6,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.75 : 11,263.31 = 4,435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.75/11,263.31 = 4,435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.75x = 11,263.31 × 4,435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.75x = 49,961,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961,227.33/8,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.39

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