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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.94, 11,272.38 and 4,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.94, 11,272.38 and 4,632.22 is: 6,393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.94 : 11,272.38 = 4,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.94/11,272.38 = 4,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.94x = 11,272.38 × 4,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.94x = 52,216,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216,144.08/8,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.60

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