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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.76, 11,263.22 and 4,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.76, 11,263.22 and 4,849.76 is: 6,692.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.76 : 11,263.22 = 4,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.76/11,263.22 = 4,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.76x = 11,263.22 × 4,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.76x = 54,623,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623,913.83/8,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.66

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