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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.04, 11,264.96 and 4,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.04, 11,264.96 and 4,437.12 is: 6,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.04 : 11,264.96 = 4,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.04/11,264.96 = 4,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.04x = 11,264.96 × 4,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.04x = 49,983,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983,979.32/8,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.21

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