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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.52, 11,266.96 and 4,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.52, 11,266.96 and 4,628.44 is: 6,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.52 : 11,266.96 = 4,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.52/11,266.96 = 4,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.52x = 11,266.96 × 4,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.52x = 52,148,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148,448.34/8,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.20

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