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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.28, 11,268.90 and 4,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.28, 11,268.90 and 4,629.52 is: 6,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.28 : 11,268.90 = 4,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.28/11,268.90 = 4,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.28x = 11,268.90 × 4,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.28x = 52,169,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,169,597.93/8,166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.42

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