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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.85, 11,264.73 and 4,436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.85, 11,264.73 and 4,436.85 is: 6,122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.85 : 11,264.73 = 4,436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.85/11,264.73 = 4,436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.85x = 11,264.73 × 4,436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.85x = 49,979,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979,838.79/8,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.85

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