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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.82, 11,268.78 and 4,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.82, 11,268.78 and 4,439.82 is: 6,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.82 : 11,268.78 = 4,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.82/11,268.78 = 4,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.82x = 11,268.78 × 4,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.82x = 50,031,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,031,354.82/8,165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,126.92

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