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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.98, 11,269.29 and 4,629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.98, 11,269.29 and 4,629.07 is: 6,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.98 : 11,269.29 = 4,629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.98/11,269.29 = 4,629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.98x = 11,269.29 × 4,629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.98x = 52,166,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,332.26/8,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.25

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