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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.66, 11,268.39 and 4,806.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.66, 11,268.39 and 4,806.21 is: 6,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.66 : 11,268.39 = 4,806.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.66/11,268.39 = 4,806.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.66x = 11,268.39 × 4,806.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.66x = 54,158,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,158,248.70/8,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.06

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