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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.64, 11,268.39 and 4,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.64, 11,268.39 and 4,628.86 is: 6,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.64 : 11,268.39 = 4,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.64/11,268.39 = 4,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.64x = 11,268.39 × 4,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.64x = 52,159,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159,799.74/8,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,387.72

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