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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,161.98, 11,263.77 and 4,625.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,161.98, 11,263.77 and 4,625.07 is: 6,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,161.98 : 11,263.77 = 4,625.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,161.98/11,263.77 = 4,625.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,161.98x = 11,263.77 × 4,625.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,161.98x = 52,095,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,724.71/8,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.73

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