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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.18, 12,163.77 and 4,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.18, 12,163.77 and 4,644 is: 6,966

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.18 : 12,163.77 = 4,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.18/12,163.77 = 4,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.18x = 12,163.77 × 4,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.18x = 56,488,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,488,547.88/8,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966

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