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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.61, 11,264.89 and 4,804.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.61, 11,264.89 and 4,804.65 is: 6,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.61 : 11,264.89 = 4,804.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.61/11,264.89 = 4,804.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.61x = 11,264.89 × 4,804.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.61x = 54,123,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,853.74/8,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.70

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