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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.28, 11,263.70 and 4,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.28, 11,263.70 and 4,804.32 is: 6,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.28 : 11,263.70 = 4,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.28/11,263.70 = 4,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.28x = 11,263.70 × 4,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.28x = 54,114,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114,419.18/8,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.82

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