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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.26, 11,265.81 and 4,806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.26, 11,265.81 and 4,806.87 is: 6,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.26 : 11,265.81 = 4,806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.26/11,265.81 = 4,806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.26x = 11,265.81 × 4,806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.26x = 54,153,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153,284.11/8,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.97

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