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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.48, 11,287.98 and 4,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.48, 11,287.98 and 4,642.60 is: 6,406.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.48 : 11,287.98 = 4,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.48/11,287.98 = 4,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.48x = 11,287.98 × 4,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.48x = 52,405,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,405,575.95/8,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.96

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