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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.33, 11,263.64 and 4,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.33, 11,263.64 and 4,625.46 is: 6,382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.33 : 11,263.64 = 4,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.33/11,263.64 = 4,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.33x = 11,263.64 × 4,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.33x = 52,099,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099,493.15/8,162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.92

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