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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.91, 11,267.71 and 4,808.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.91, 11,267.71 and 4,808.87 is: 6,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.91 : 11,267.71 = 4,808.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.91/11,267.71 = 4,808.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.91x = 11,267.71 × 4,808.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.91x = 54,184,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,184,926.48/8,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.50

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