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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.02, 11,265.06 and 4,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.02, 11,265.06 and 4,624.48 is: 6,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.02 : 11,265.06 = 4,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.02/11,265.06 = 4,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.02x = 11,265.06 × 4,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.02x = 52,095,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095,044.67/8,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.62

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