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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.41, 11,264.22 and 4,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.41, 11,264.22 and 4,625.56 is: 6,383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.41 : 11,264.22 = 4,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.41/11,264.22 = 4,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.41x = 11,264.22 × 4,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.41x = 52,103,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,103,325.46/8,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.33

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