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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.60, 11,265.39 and 4,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.60, 11,265.39 and 4,437.60 is: 6,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.60 : 11,265.39 = 4,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.60/11,265.39 = 4,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.60x = 11,265.39 × 4,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.60x = 49,991,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991,294.66/8,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.68

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