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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.22, 11,266.81 and 4,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.22, 11,266.81 and 4,806.06 is: 6,631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.22 : 11,266.81 = 4,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.22/11,266.81 = 4,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.22x = 11,266.81 × 4,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.22x = 54,148,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148,964.87/8,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.66

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