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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.29, 11,268.09 and 4,439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.29, 11,268.09 and 4,439.29 is: 6,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.29 : 11,268.09 = 4,439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.29/11,268.09 = 4,439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.29x = 11,268.09 × 4,439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.29x = 50,022,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,022,262.92/8,165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.21

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