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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.59, 11,267.21 and 4,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.59, 11,267.21 and 4,627.14 is: 6,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.59 : 11,267.21 = 4,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.59/11,267.21 = 4,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.59x = 11,267.21 × 4,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.59x = 52,134,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134,934.94/8,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.49

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