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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.96, 11,266.54 and 4,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.96, 11,266.54 and 4,438.04 is: 6,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.96 : 11,266.54 = 4,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.96/11,266.54 = 4,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.96x = 11,266.54 × 4,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.96x = 50,001,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001,355.18/8,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.64

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