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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164, 11,266.40 and 4,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164, 11,266.40 and 4,438.08 is: 6,124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164 : 11,266.40 = 4,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164/11,266.40 = 4,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164x = 11,266.40 × 4,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164x = 50,001,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001,184.51/8,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.59

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