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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.40, 11,267.70 and 4,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.40, 11,267.70 and 4,809.34 is: 6,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.40 : 11,267.70 = 4,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.40/11,267.70 = 4,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.40x = 11,267.70 × 4,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.40x = 54,190,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,190,200.32/8,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.75

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