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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.44, 11,264.40 and 4,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.44, 11,264.40 and 4,975.92 is: 6,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.44 : 11,264.40 = 4,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.44/11,264.40 = 4,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.44x = 11,264.40 × 4,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.44x = 56,050,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050,753.25/8,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.91

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