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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.83, 11,264.07 and 4,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.83, 11,264.07 and 4,626.60 is: 6,384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.83 : 11,264.07 = 4,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.83/11,264.07 = 4,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.83x = 11,264.07 × 4,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.83x = 52,114,346.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114,346.26/8,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.35

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