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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.58, 11,264.37 and 4,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.58, 11,264.37 and 4,436.58 is: 6,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.58 : 11,264.37 = 4,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.58/11,264.37 = 4,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.58x = 11,264.37 × 4,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.58x = 49,975,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975,278.65/8,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.49

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