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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.27, 11,266.92 and 4,808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.27, 11,266.92 and 4,808.97 is: 6,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.27 : 11,266.92 = 4,808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.27/11,266.92 = 4,808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.27x = 11,266.92 × 4,808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.27x = 54,182,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182,280.27/8,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,637.33

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