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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.91, 11,270.12 and 4,630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.91, 11,270.12 and 4,630.11 is: 6,389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.91 : 11,270.12 = 4,630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.91/11,270.12 = 4,630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.91x = 11,270.12 × 4,630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.91x = 52,181,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,181,872.16/8,166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.43

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