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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.29, 11,269.04 and 4,808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.29, 11,269.04 and 4,808.34 is: 6,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.29 : 11,269.04 = 4,808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.29/11,269.04 = 4,808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.29x = 11,269.04 × 4,808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.29x = 54,185,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185,351.75/8,166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.25

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