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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.80, 11,263.38 and 4,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.80, 11,263.38 and 4,804.62 is: 6,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.80 : 11,263.38 = 4,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.80/11,263.38 = 4,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.80x = 11,263.38 × 4,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.80x = 54,116,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116,260.82/8,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.43

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