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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.97, 11,264.05 and 4,805.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.97, 11,264.05 and 4,805.58 is: 6,631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.97 : 11,264.05 = 4,805.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.97/11,264.05 = 4,805.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.97x = 11,264.05 × 4,805.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.97x = 54,130,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,130,293.40/8,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.20

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