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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.34, 11,268.90 and 4,629.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.34, 11,268.90 and 4,629.66 is: 6,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.34 : 11,268.90 = 4,629.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.34/11,268.90 = 4,629.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.34x = 11,268.90 × 4,629.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.34x = 52,171,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,175.57/8,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.35

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