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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.88, 11,268.60 and 4,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.88, 11,268.60 and 4,629.24 is: 6,388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.88 : 11,268.60 = 4,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.88/11,268.60 = 4,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.88x = 11,268.60 × 4,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.88x = 52,165,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,165,053.86/8,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.17

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