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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.38, 11,265.46 and 4,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.38, 11,265.46 and 4,437.38 is: 6,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.38 : 11,265.46 = 4,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.38/11,265.46 = 4,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.38x = 11,265.46 × 4,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.38x = 49,989,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,989,126.89/8,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.58

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