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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.70, 11,268.97 and 4,629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.70, 11,268.97 and 4,629.22 is: 6,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.70 : 11,268.97 = 4,629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.70/11,268.97 = 4,629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.70x = 11,268.97 × 4,629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.70x = 52,166,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,541.30/8,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.50

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