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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.16, 11,265.42 and 4,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.16, 11,265.42 and 4,437.16 is: 6,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.16 : 11,265.42 = 4,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.16/11,265.42 = 4,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.16x = 11,265.42 × 4,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.16x = 49,986,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986,471.01/8,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.42

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