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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.71, 11,265.48 and 4,626.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.71, 11,265.48 and 4,626.55 is: 6,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.71 : 11,265.48 = 4,626.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.71/11,265.48 = 4,626.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.71x = 11,265.48 × 4,626.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.71x = 52,120,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120,320.58/8,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.18

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