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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.44, 11,268.93 and 4,629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.44, 11,268.93 and 4,629.72 is: 6,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.44 : 11,268.93 = 4,629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.44/11,268.93 = 4,629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.44x = 11,268.93 × 4,629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.44x = 52,171,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,990.60/8,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.15

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