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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.93, 11,263.46 and 4,625.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.93, 11,263.46 and 4,625.13 is: 6,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.93 : 11,263.46 = 4,625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.93/11,263.46 = 4,625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.93x = 11,263.46 × 4,625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.93x = 52,094,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094,966.75/8,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.68

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