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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.13, 11,264.76 and 4,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.13, 11,264.76 and 4,626.48 is: 6,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.13 : 11,264.76 = 4,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.13/11,264.76 = 4,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.13x = 11,264.76 × 4,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.13x = 52,116,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,116,186.84/8,162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.12

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