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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.98, 11,266.53 and 4,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.98, 11,266.53 and 4,627.08 is: 6,385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.98 : 11,266.53 = 4,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.98/11,266.53 = 4,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.98x = 11,266.53 × 4,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.98x = 52,131,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131,135.63/8,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.51

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