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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.59, 11,268.59 and 4,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.59, 11,268.59 and 4,628.14 is: 6,386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.59 : 11,268.59 = 4,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.59/11,268.59 = 4,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.59x = 11,268.59 × 4,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.59x = 52,152,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,152,612.12/8,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.88

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