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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.61, 11,268.72 and 4,628.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.61, 11,268.72 and 4,628.95 is: 6,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.61 : 11,268.72 = 4,628.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.61/11,268.72 = 4,628.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.61x = 11,268.72 × 4,628.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.61x = 52,162,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162,313.27/8,165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.05

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