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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.73, 11,266.19 and 4,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.73, 11,266.19 and 4,626.82 is: 6,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.73 : 11,266.19 = 4,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.73/11,266.19 = 4,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.73x = 11,266.19 × 4,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.73x = 52,126,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,633.22/8,163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.15

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