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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.92, 11,263.41 and 4,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.92, 11,263.41 and 4,435.92 is: 6,121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.92 : 11,263.41 = 4,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.92/11,263.41 = 4,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.92x = 11,263.41 × 4,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.92x = 49,963,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,963,585.69/8,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,121.55

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