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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.08, 11,263.03 and 4,625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.08, 11,263.03 and 4,625.85 is: 6,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.08 : 11,263.03 = 4,625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.08/11,263.03 = 4,625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.08x = 11,263.03 × 4,625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.08x = 52,101,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,087.33/8,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.31

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